Five broad, bright yellow Pavonia sepium petals with veins running through them, radiating from a central column adorned with clustered yellow stamens and capped with small, white-tipped structures

Pavonia sepium


Native to regions of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Bolivia, Pavonia sepium is a shrub that typically grows between 3 to 6 feet tall, thriving in seasonally dry tropical biomes. It is characterized by its bright yellow, hibiscus-like flowers that bloom profusely, each featuring five petals and a central column of yellow stamens. Photographed in Panama.

Pavonia sepium flower with broad yellow petals and a prominent central column
Two open Pavonia sepium flowers displayed among green leaves and hairy stems
Single five-petaled Pavonia sepium flower framed by dark green foliage

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