Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrosepala
ID:
266274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 172 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265606

Common Names

  • Pavetta macrosepala
  • Large-sepaled Bride's Bush
  • Large-sepaled Pavetta

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Synonyms

  • Ixora macrosepala Kuntze [valid]
  • Pavetta macrosepala glabra Bremek. [invalid]

Description

Pavetta macrosepala (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wet forests, woodlands and along riverbanks. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white or pale pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta macrosepala is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pavetta macrosepala var. macrosepala
Pavetta macrosepala var. puberula K.Schum.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pavetta macrosepala are small, white, and star-shaped with five petals. They are borne in clusters of up to five flowers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta macrosepala is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C.

Where to Find Pavetta macrosepala

Pavetta macrosepala can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pavetta macrosepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta macrosepala?

Pavetta macrosepala

What type of plant is Pavetta macrosepala?

Pavetta macrosepala is a shrub or small tree

What is the natural habitat of Pavetta macrosepala?

Pavetta macrosepala is native to India

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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