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
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bermuda | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pavonia spinifex has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tannins | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |