Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comostyla
ID:
265961

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 98 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265293

Common Names

  • Comostyla Pavetta
  • Pavetta Comostyla
  • Pavetta comostyla

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Description

Pavetta comostyla (also called 'Many-styled Pavetta', 'Many-styled Bride's Bush' and 'Many-styled 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 comostyla 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pavetta comostyla sub. comostyla
Pavetta comostyla var. inyangensis (Bremek.) Bridson
Pavetta comostyla sub. nyassica (Bremek.) Bridson
Pavetta comostyla var. matengoana Bridson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta comostyla has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta comostyla 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 comostyla

Pavetta comostyla is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and South Africa.

Pavetta comostyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta comostyla?

Pavetta comostyla

What type of plant is Pavetta comostyla?

Shrub

Where is Pavetta comostyla 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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