''Pavonia hastata'', commonly known as spearleaf swampmallow or pink pavonia, is a shrub in the family

Malvaceae Malvaceae, or the mallows, is a family of flowering plants estimated to contain 244 genera with 4225 known species. Well-known members of economic importance include okra, cotton, cacao and durian. There are also some genera containing familiar ...

. The species is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. It was previously considered to be native to Australia as well, but is no longer thought to be. Plants grow to 1.5 metre high and have leaves that are 10 to 60 mm long and 10 to 25 mm wide. The hibiscus-like flowers are pink with a red throat. These appear in summer and autumn. The species is easily propagated by seed or cuttings.

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Hibisceae Flora of Argentina Flora of Bolivia Flora of Brazil Flora of Paraguay Flora of Uruguay Taxa named by Antonio José Cavanilles {{Hibisceae-stub