Pavetta pierlotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 50: 197 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265752
Common Names
- Pavetta pierlotii
- Pierlotii Pavetta
- Pavetta Pierlotii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta pierlotii (also called Pierlot's bridesbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a strong scent. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta pierlotii is used as an ornamental plant for its showy white flowers and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavetta pierlotii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta pierlotii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Pavetta pierlotii
Pavetta pierlotii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Pavetta pierlotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta pierlotii?
Pavetta pierlotii
What is the family of Pavetta pierlotii?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Pavetta pierlotii?
Pierlot's 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-148821: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.