PAVONIA MULTIFLORA (sin. Trilochlamys multiflora, Pavonia x gelhillii)
Origen: Brasil
Al parecer, la planta que normalmente se cultiva y comercializa bajo el nombre de Pavonia multiflora en realidad es un híbrido obtenido en el siglo XIX entre la Pavonia multiflora y Pavonia makoyana, ambas nativas de Brasil.
Es un arbusto siempreverde que puede alcanzar 1,5 metros de altura. En zonas cálidas florece a lo largo de todo el año, produciendo flores de color púrpura en forma de embudo que parecen no abrirse del todo, con los estambres del mismo color asomando por fuera y rodeadas de brácteas de un brillante color carmesí.
Se reproduce por esquejes.
No soporta las bajas temperaturas. Este invierno (2014) ha sido templado y sin heladas y lo ha superado bien, incluso floreciendo.
English version:
Origin: Brazil
Common names: Brazilian Candles
It seems that plant usually grown and sold as Pavonia multiflora is really a XIX century hybrid between Pavonia multiflora and Pavonia makoyana, both native to Brazil.
It´s an evergreen shrub that may reach 1,5 metre tall. In warm areas it usually blooms all year round with cone-shaped purple flowers surrounded by narrow
dark pink or crimson bracts which grow tightly
around the flowers in an upright vase shape.
Propagation is by cuttings.
It doesn´t withstand cold temperatures. This last winter (2014) has been warm, with no frosts, and our plant has overcome it quiet well, even blooming.
I am studying the Brazilian species that were introduced in Europe by naturalistic travelers. I really need to examine the cultivation of the species Pavonia multiflora that you have posted. Do I need your help to find seedlings of this plant in Europe?
ResponderEliminarI will be very grateful to the information and will return with the results of my studies. My email psergiopaiva@hotmail.com