Pavetta greenwayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 354 (1948 publ. 1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265434
Common Names
- Pavetta Greenwayi
- Greenwayi Pavetta
- Greenwayi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta greenwayi (also called 'Greenway's Pavetta', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique, and is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in bushland and wooded grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta greenwayi 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 greenwayi is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta greenwayi 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 greenwayi
Pavetta greenwayi is native to Tanzania and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Pavetta greenwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta greenwayi?
Pavetta greenwayi
Where is Pavetta greenwayi native to?
Tanzania
What is the common name of Pavetta greenwayi?
Greenway's 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-148524: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.