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UK Downy Reevesia

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Downy Reevesia
Reevesia pubescens
Family: Malvaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Downy Reevesia
Scientific Name Reevesia pubescens
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found April (Jul - Aug)
ImageUrl Reevesia-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbotsbury
Country Found UK
Last Updated 10 September 2026
Photo Quality B

Flower Details

Description

Reevesia pubescens is a small to medium-sized tree with a smooth bark and hairy young shoots. It produces white to cream flowers and has large, leathery leaves that are often covered in fine hairs.

Distribution

This species is native to parts of Southeast Asia, including regions in China and Vietnam, typically found in subtropical and tropical forests.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - No known edible parts or uses.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - No known toxicity to humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - No known toxicity to common household pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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