Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mocambicensis
ID:
266319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 153 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265651

Common Names

  • Pavetta mocambicensis
  • Mozambique Pavetta
  • Mozambique Bush Pavetta

Searching for Pavetta mocambicensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pavetta mocambicensis (also called Mozambique Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mozambique. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta mocambicensis 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.

Searching for Pavetta mocambicensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta mocambicensis 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 mocambicensis

Pavetta mocambicensis is native to Mozambique and can be found in the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, and Sofala.

Pavetta mocambicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta mocambicensis?

Pavetta mocambicensis

What are the common names of Pavetta mocambicensis?

Common names of Pavetta mocambicensis include Mozambique Bride's Bush, Mocambique Bride's Bush, and Mocambique Pavetta

What is the natural habitat of Pavetta mocambicensis?

Pavetta mocambicensis is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and thickets

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