Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidula
ID:
266365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 486 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265697

Common Names

  • Pavetta nitidula
  • Slightly Shiny Pavetta
  • Slightly Shiny Pavetta Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta baconia congolana De Wild. & T.Durand [valid]
  • Pavetta congensis Bremek. [valid]
  • Pavetta coriacea Bremek. [valid]

Description

Pavetta nitidula (also called Nitidula, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta nitidula 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

The flower of Pavetta nitidula is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta nitidula is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Pavetta nitidula

Pavetta nitidula is native to the tropical forests of Central and West Africa.

Pavetta nitidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta nitidula?

Pavetta nitidula

What is the family of Pavetta nitidula?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pavetta nitidula?

Nitidula Pavetta

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-148770: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.