Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardeniifolia
ID:
266061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 351 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265393

Common Names

  • Pavetta gardeniifolia
  • Gardeniifolia Pavetta
  • Pavetta

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Synonyms

  • Ixora gardeniifolia (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Pavetta assimilis assimilis [unknown]
  • Pavetta assimilis glabra-brevituba Bremek. [unknown]

Description

Pavetta gardeniifolia (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pavetta gardeniifolia var. appendiculata (De Wild.) Bridson
Pavetta gardeniifolia var. gardeniifolia
Pavetta gardeniifolia var. subtomentosa K.Schum.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pavetta gardeniifolia are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta gardeniifolia 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 gardeniifolia

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

Pavetta gardeniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta gardeniifolia?

Pavetta gardeniifolia

What is the family of Pavetta gardeniifolia?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pavetta gardeniifolia?

Gardenia-leaved Pavetta

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-148486: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.