Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiopeplus
ID:
266226

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 354 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265558

Common Names

  • Pavetta Lasiopeplus
  • Lasiopeplus Pavetta
  • Lasiopeplus's Pavetta

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta inconspicua Dinter ex Bremek. [valid]

Description

Pavetta lasiopeplus (also called Lasiopeplus pavetta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta lasiopeplus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta lasiopeplus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pavetta lasiopeplus

Pavetta lasiopeplus is found in tropical Africa, from Angola to Tanzania.

Pavetta lasiopeplus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta lasiopeplus?

Pavetta lasiopeplus

What are the common names of Pavetta lasiopeplus?

Common names of Pavetta lasiopeplus include African snowbush, white-flowered bridal bush, and white-flowered wild rose.

Where is Pavetta lasiopeplus native to?

Pavetta lasiopeplus is native to southern 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,

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