Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holstii
ID:
266127

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. ex Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 45. ; et in Engl. Pflanzenw. Ost-Afr. C (1895) 389

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265459

Common Names

  • Pavetta Holstii
  • Holstii Pavetta
  • Holstii

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Description

Pavetta holstii (also called Holst's Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta holstii 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

Pavetta holstii has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta holstii 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 holstii

Pavetta holstii is native to Tanzania and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Pavetta holstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta holstii?

Pavetta holstii

Where is Pavetta holstii native to?

Tanzania

What is the common name of Pavetta holstii?

Holst'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-148547: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.