Pavonia spinifex
Pavonia spinifex · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pavonia spinifex, scientifically known as Pavonia spinifex, is a resilient shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and hardy nature, this medicinal plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditionally used in various healing practices, it holds promise for modern pharmacology due to its unique bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pavonia spinifexDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the Southeastern United States, with a notable presence in Florida. Its range extends significantly into the Caribbean region, where it can be found growing in various habitats. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of the Bahamas and Bermuda. The species is also widely documented throughout Cuba. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the Dominican Republic.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida |
| Caribbean | Bahamas |
| Caribbean | Bermuda |
| Caribbean | Cuba |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic |
| Caribbean | Haiti |
| Caribbean | Jamaica |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Pavonia spinifex is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it maintains its existence through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. As a perennial species, it possesses the biological capacity to survive through various environmental fluctuations, often exhibiting a variable growth pattern that can adapt to its specific ecological niche. This long-lived lifecycle allows the plant to establish robust root systems and perennial structures that support repeated flowering and seeding cycles over several years, ensuring its persistence in its natural habitat.
- Lifecycle :
- perennial
Morphology
The morphology of Pavonia spinifex is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning primarily as a self-supporting shrub. It is a terrestrial species that does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, remaining firmly rooted in the soil as an independent organism rather than a parasite. As a self-supporting plant, it lacks the climbing habits of a liana or vine, maintaining a sturdy, upright structure. Its overall development is defined by its woody nature, distinguishing it from herbaceous or graminoid forms.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Pavonia spinifex has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tannins
- Dr. Duke