Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
1326370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retief, S.J.Siebert & A.E.van Wyk

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 474 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338824

Common Names

  • Glaucous Pavetta
  • White-Flower Pavetta
  • White Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta glaucophylla (also called Glaucous Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has oval leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta glaucophylla is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak, and its wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta glaucophylla has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta glaucophylla is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by offsets or seeds. It prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Pavetta glaucophylla

Pavetta glaucophylla is native to the island of New Guinea in Indonesia. It can be found in lowland rainforests and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

Pavetta glaucophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Pavetta glaucophylla?

Glaucous Pavetta

What is the light requirement of Pavetta glaucophylla?

Bright, indirect light

What is the watering requirement of Pavetta glaucophylla?

Water when the soil is dry to the touch

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

Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.
Stefan John Siebert (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Siebert' in the authors string.