Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micropunctata
ID:
266312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bridson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56: 590 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265644

Common Names

  • Pavetta micropunctata
  • Small-dotted Pavetta
  • Small-spotted Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta micropunctata (also called Small-spotted 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 South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops, bushveld, grassland, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta micropunctata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, cough, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, bell-shaped, with four petals. Seed: Brown, small and round. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta micropunctata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Pavetta micropunctata

Pavetta micropunctata is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and can be found in the countries of Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Pavetta micropunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta micropunctata?

Pavetta micropunctata

What is the common name of Pavetta micropunctata?

Micropunctata Pavetta

What is the natural habitat of Pavetta micropunctata?

Forests of Tanzania

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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