Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pavettifolia
ID:
947463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 334 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946801

Common Names

  • Duperrea pavettifolia
  • Pavettifolia Duperrea
  • Pavettifolia Durian

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Description

Duperrea pavettifolia (also called 'Pavettia Sage', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and gray-green foliage. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Duperrea pavettifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Duperrea pavettifolia are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duperrea pavettifolia is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can reach a height of up to 10 feet. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination, which can take up to three weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Duperrea pavettifolia

Duperrea pavettifolia is native to Central America.

Species in the Duperrea genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,