Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 65 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265703
Common Names
- Pavetta oblongifolia
- Oblongifolia Pavetta
- Oblong-leaved Pavetta
Synonyms
- Pavetta baconia oblongifolia Hiern [valid]
- Pavetta schweinfurthii oblongifolia (Hiern) Aubrév. [valid]
Description
Pavetta oblongifolia (also called Oblongifolia, 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 oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pavetta oblongifolia are white with a yellow center, and are clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavetta oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia
Pavetta oblongifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and West Africa.
Pavetta oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta oblongifolia?
Pavetta oblongifolia
What is the family of Pavetta oblongifolia?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Pavetta oblongifolia?
Oblongifolia 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,