Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbertonensis
ID:
265859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 13: 204 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265191

Common Names

  • Pavetta Barbertonensis
  • Pavetta Barbertonensis
  • Pavetta Barbertonensis

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Description

Pavetta barbertonensis (also called Barberton Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta barbertonensis is used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for the local people. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta barbertonensis has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are light green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta barbertonensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pavetta barbertonensis

Pavetta barbertonensis is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Pavetta barbertonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta barbertonensis?

Pavetta barbertonensis

What is the family of Pavetta barbertonensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Pavetta barbertonensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa

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,

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