Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 87 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265615
Common Names
- Pavetta makassarica
- Makassar Bride's Bush
- Makassar Pavetta
Description
Pavetta makassarica (also called Makassar's Bride's Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree with white flowers and a grey-brown bark. It is native to Indonesia and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops, bushveld, grassland, and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta makassarica is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pavetta makassarica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavetta makassarica 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 makassarica
Pavetta makassarica can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Indonesia.
Pavetta makassarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta makassarica?
Pavetta makassarica
What type of plant is Pavetta makassarica?
Pavetta makassarica is a shrub or small tree
What is the natural habitat of Pavetta makassarica?
Pavetta makassarica is native to Indonesia
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,