Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buchneri
ID:
265912

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 82 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265244

Common Names

  • Pavetta buchneri
  • Buchneri
  • Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta buchneri (also called Buchner'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 buchneri 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta buchneri 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 buchneri

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

Pavetta buchneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta buchneri?

Pavetta buchneri

What type of plant is Pavetta buchneri?

Shrub

Where is Pavetta buchneri found?

Tanzania

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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