Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 47: 88 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265131
Common Names
- Pavetta Amaniensis
- Amaniensis Pavetta
- Amaniensis Bride's Bush
Description
Pavetta amaniensis (also called 'Mt. Meru Pavetta', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta amaniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pavetta amaniensis var. amaniensis
Pavetta amaniensis var. trichocephala (Bremek.) Bridson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pavetta amaniensis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavetta amaniensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Pavetta amaniensis
Pavetta amaniensis can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Pavetta amaniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta amaniensis?
Pavetta amaniensis
What is the natural habitat of Pavetta amaniensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa.
What are the uses of Pavetta amaniensis?
The leaves are used medicinally for treating various ailments, and the flowers are used as a source of food dye.
Species in the Pavetta genus
Pavetta abyssinica,
Pavetta aethiopica,
Pavetta agrostiphylla,
Pavetta akeassii,
Pavetta amaniensis,
Pavetta andongensis,
Pavetta angolensis,
Pavetta angustifolia,
Pavetta ankolensis,
Pavetta antennifera,
Pavetta arenicola,
Pavetta arenosa,
Pavetta aspera,
Pavetta australiensis,
Pavetta axillaris,
Pavetta axillipara,
Pavetta backeri,
Pavetta baconiella,
Pavetta bagshawei,
Pavetta balinensis,
Pavetta bangweensis,
Pavetta barbata,
Pavetta barbertonensis,
Pavetta barnesii,
Pavetta basilanensis,
Pavetta batanensis,
Pavetta batesiana,
Pavetta bauchei,
Pavetta bequaertii,
Pavetta bidentata,
Pavetta bidgoodiae,
Pavetta bilineata,
Pavetta blanda,
Pavetta bowkeri,
Pavetta brachyantha,
Pavetta brachycalyx,
Pavetta brachysiphon,
Pavetta breviflora,
Pavetta brevituba,
Pavetta brownii,
Pavetta bruceana,
Pavetta bruneelii,
Pavetta brunonis,
Pavetta buchneri,
Pavetta burttii,
Pavetta buruensis,
Pavetta calothyrsa,
Pavetta cambodiensis,
Pavetta camerounensis,
Pavetta candelabra,
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,