Pavonia burchellii

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,000-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo DR, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Althaea burchellii DC.; Pavonia patens (Andrews) Chiov.; Sida patens Andrews;