Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blanda
ID:
265877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 94 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265209

Common Names

  • Pavetta Blanda
  • Pavetta Blanda
  • Pavetta Blanda

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta badullensis Ridsdale [illegitimate]
  • Pavetta indica montana Thwaites ex Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Pavetta blanda (also called Bland 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 blanda 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta blanda 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 blanda can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Pavetta blanda

Pavetta blanda is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Pavetta blanda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta blanda?

Pavetta blanda

What is the family of Pavetta blanda?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Pavetta blanda?

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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