Pavonia burchellii
(DC.) R. A. Dyer
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Description
A herb or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval and 6-7 cm long by 6-7 cm wide. The base is heart shaped. There are shallow lobes along the edges. The flower petals are yellow to orange.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,000-1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo DR, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Althaea burchellii DC.Pavonia patens (Andrews) Chiov.Sida patens Andrews
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
