Pavetta kimberleyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 33 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265524
Common Names
- Pavetta kimberleyana
- Kimberley Pavetta
- Kimberley Bride's Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta kimberleyana (also called Kimberley Bride's Bush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 4-10 m. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta kimberleyana 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 kimberleyana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta kimberleyana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pavetta kimberleyana
Pavetta kimberleyana is found in the tropical forests of West Africa.
Pavetta kimberleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta kimberleyana?
Pavetta kimberleyana
What is the common name of Pavetta kimberleyana?
Kimberley Pavetta
What is the natural habitat of Pavetta kimberleyana?
Pavetta kimberleyana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-148609: Based on the initial data import
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.