Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 156 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265502
Common Names
- Pavetta involucrata
- Involucrate Bride's Bush
- Involucrate Pavetta
Synonyms
- Ixora involucrata Kuntze [valid]
Description
Pavetta involucrata (also called Involucrate 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 involucrata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavetta involucrata has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavetta involucrata is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Pavetta involucrata
Pavetta involucrata is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Pavetta involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta involucrata?
Pavetta involucrata
What is the common name of Pavetta involucrata?
Involucrate Pavetta
What is the natural habitat of Pavetta involucrata?
Pavetta involucrata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,