Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
266113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 173 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265445

Common Names

  • Pavetta Herbacea
  • Herbacea Pavetta
  • Herbacea

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Description

Pavetta herbacea (also called 'Herbaceous 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 herbacea is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavetta herbacea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta herbacea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pavetta herbacea

Pavetta herbacea is native to India and can be found in the moist deciduous forests of the country.

Pavetta herbacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta herbacea?

Pavetta herbacea

Where is Pavetta herbacea native to?

Tanzania

What is the common name of Pavetta herbacea?

Herbaceous 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,

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