Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eylesii
ID:
266039

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 43: 47 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265371

Common Names

  • Pavetta eylesii
  • Eylesii Pavetta
  • Pavetta

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta bechuanensis S.Moore [valid]
  • Plectronia foliosa Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Canthium foliosum (Burtt Davy) Burtt Davy [valid]

Description

Pavetta eylesii (also called Wild Pavetta, 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 the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta eylesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta eylesii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta eylesii is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pavetta eylesii

Pavetta eylesii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Pavetta eylesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta eylesii?

Pavetta eylesii

What is the family of Pavetta eylesii?

Rubiaceae

Where is Pavetta eylesii found?

Pavetta eylesii is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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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