Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 9: 67 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265284
Common Names
- Cinerascens Pavetta
- Pavetta Cinerascens
- Pavetta cinerascens
Synonyms
- Pavetta abyssinica cinerascens A.Rich. [valid]
Description
Pavetta cinerascens (also called 'Ashes Pavetta', 'Ashes Bride's Bush' and 'Ashes Bridesbush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavetta cinerascens has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavetta cinerascens is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Pavetta cinerascens
Pavetta cinerascens is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and South Africa.
Pavetta cinerascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta cinerascens?
Pavetta cinerascens
What type of plant is Pavetta cinerascens?
Shrub
Where is Pavetta cinerascens 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,