Pavonia columella
Also known as: Columella malvinda Comm. ex DC. +6 more
- Columella malvinda Comm. ex DC.
- Pavonia galpiniana Schinz
- Pavonia meyerae Mast.
- Pavonia meyeri Mast.
- Urena meyerae (Mast.) F.Muell.
- Urena meyeri (Mast.) F.Muell.
- Urena pilosa Burch. ex DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or shrub.
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Pavonia columella is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Réunion, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madagascar