Pavonia (plant)

Pavonia is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The generic name honours Spanish botanist José Antonio Pavón Jiménez (1754–1844), as chosen by his contemporary, Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles. Several species are known as swampmallows.

Hybrids
Pavonia × gledhillii Cheek, 1989 (Pavonia makoyana × Pavonia multiflora)