Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
265903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 125 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265235

Common Names

  • Pavetta brownii
  • Brownii
  • Pavetta

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta brownii pubescens Bremek. [invalid]

Description

Pavetta brownii (also called Brown's Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta brownii 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 brownii var. brownii
Pavetta brownii var. glabrata S.T.Reynolds

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavetta brownii is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have a single stem with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta brownii 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 brownii

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

Pavetta brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta brownii?

Pavetta brownii

What is the natural habitat of Pavetta brownii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa.

What are the medicinal uses of Pavetta brownii?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

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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