Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidentata
ID:
265871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 170 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265203

Common Names

  • Pavetta Bidentata
  • Pavetta Bidentata
  • Pavetta Bidentata

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Synonyms

  • Ixora bidentata Kuntze [valid]

Description

Pavetta bidentata (also called Two-toothed 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 bidentata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pavetta bidentata var. bidentata
Pavetta bidentata var. sessilifolia S.D.Manning

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta bidentata 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 bidentata is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a sunny location in a well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Pavetta bidentata

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

Pavetta bidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta bidentata?

Pavetta bidentata

What is the family of Pavetta bidentata?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Pavetta bidentata?

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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