Spearleaf swampmallow
(Pavonia hastata)
Description
Pavonia hastata, commonly known as spearleaf swampmallow or pink pavonia, is a shrub in the family Malvaceae. The species is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraquay and Uruguay. It was previously considered to be native to Australia as well, but is no longer thought to be
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Malvales
Family:Malvaceae
Genus:Pavonia
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