Pavetta kribiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.D.Manning
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 83: 118 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265537
Common Names
- Pavetta kribiensis
- Kribi Pavetta
- Kribi Bride's Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta kribiensis (also called Kribi 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 kribiensis has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Young plants have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta kribiensis 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 kribiensis
Pavetta kribiensis is found in tropical Africa, from Angola to Tanzania.
Pavetta kribiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta kribiensis?
Pavetta kribiensis
What are the common names of Pavetta kribiensis?
African wild coffee, wild coffee
What is the natural habitat of Pavetta kribiensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa
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-148620: Based on the initial data import
Stephen D. Manning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Manning' in the authors string.