Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 13: 203 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265422
Common Names
- Pavetta Gracilifolia
- Gracilifolia Pavetta
- Gracilifolia
Synonyms
- Pavetta breyeri Bremek. [valid]
- Pavetta breyeri glabra Bremek. [valid]
- Pavetta delagoensis Bremek. [valid]
- Pavetta divaricata Bremek. [valid]
- Pavetta gracilifolia glabra Bremek. [valid]
- Pavetta woodii Bremek. [valid]
- Pavetta gracilifolia pubescens Bremek. [invalid]
- Pavetta breyeri pubescens Bremek. [invalid]
Description
Pavetta gracilifolia (also called 'Gracile Pavetta', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub, reaching up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Africa, and is found in lowland and hill forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta gracilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is used to make perfumes and fragrances. The leaves and bark are used to make a medicinal tea that is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pavetta gracilifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavetta gracilifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Pavetta gracilifolia
Pavetta gracilifolia is native to India and can be found in the moist deciduous forests of the country.
Pavetta gracilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta gracilifolia?
Pavetta gracilifolia
What is the family of Pavetta gracilifolia?
Rubiaceae
Where is Pavetta gracilifolia found?
Pavetta gracilifolia 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,