Pavetta mufindiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 626 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265667
Common Names
- Pavetta mufindiensis
- Mufindi Pavetta
- Mufindi Bush Pavetta
Searching for Pavetta mufindiensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta mufindiensis (also called Mufindi Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Tanzania. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta mufindiensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, bell-shaped, with four petals. Seed: Brown, small and round. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon.
Searching for Pavetta mufindiensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta mufindiensis is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in East Africa. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Pavetta mufindiensis
Pavetta mufindiensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and West Africa.
Pavetta mufindiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta mufindiensis?
Pavetta mufindiensis
What are the common names of Pavetta mufindiensis?
Common names of Pavetta mufindiensis include Mufindi Pavetta, Mufindi Bride's Bush, and Mufindi Pavetta Bush
What is the natural habitat of Pavetta mufindiensis?
Pavetta mufindiensis 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-148741: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.