African Swampmallow (Pavonia senegalensis)
Pavonia senegalensis is an erect or sprawling, semi-aquatic herb native to tropical Africa, frequenting swamps and riverbanks, bearing pink-purplish flowers.
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Synonyms
Hibiscus baumii Gürke
Hibiscus senegalensis Cav.
Malache hirsuta (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Pavonia hirsuta Guill. & Perr.
Pavonia insignis Fenzl ex Webb
Pavonia zawadae Ulbr.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyMalvaceae
- genusPavonia
- speciesPavonia senegalensis