Pavonia leptocalyx
Also known as: Hibiscus chittle-benda Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. +8 more
- Hibiscus chittle-benda Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.
- Hibiscus leptocalyx Sond.
- Hibiscus morifolius Rottler ex Wight & Arn.
- Pavonia discolor Ulbr.
- Pavonia fruticulosa Ulbr.
- Pavonia humilis Jacq.
- Pavonia romborua Buch.-Ham.
- Pavonia rosea Wall. ex Moris
- Pavonia sidoides Hornem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Pavonia leptocalyx is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Pavonia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe