Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crebrifolia
ID:
265992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 172 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265324

Common Names

  • Crebrifolia Bush Clover
  • Crebrifolia Bush Clover
  • Crebrifolia Flower Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Ixora crebrifolia Kuntze [valid]

Description

Pavetta crebrifolia (also called Dense-leaved 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 crebrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pavetta crebrifolia var. crebrifolia
Pavetta crebrifolia var. kimbozensis (Bremek.) Bridson
Pavetta crebrifolia var. pubescens Bridson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta crebrifolia 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 crebrifolia is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pavetta crebrifolia

Pavetta crebrifolia is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Pavetta crebrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta crebrifolia?

Pavetta crebrifolia

What is the family of Pavetta crebrifolia?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pavetta crebrifolia?

Dense-leaved Bride's Bush

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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