Pavetta constipulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 482 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265307
Common Names
- Constipulata Bush Clover
- Constipulata Bush Clover
- Constipulata Flower Bush Clover
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- Pavetta constipulata geoscopa Bremek. [invalid]
Description
Pavetta constipulata (also called Constricted Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Malay Peninsula. It is found in open forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta constipulata 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 constipulata var. constipulataPavetta constipulata var. uranoscopa Bremek.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavetta constipulata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta constipulata 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 constipulata
Pavetta constipulata is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and South Africa.
Pavetta constipulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta constipulata?
Pavetta constipulata
What is the natural habitat of Pavetta constipulata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa.
What are the medicinal uses of Pavetta constipulata?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-148404: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.