Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyclada
ID:
266425

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 570 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265757

Common Names

  • Pavetta platyclada
  • Platyclada Pavetta
  • Pavetta Platyclada

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta tarennixora Wernham [valid]
  • Chassalia pedicellata Valeton [valid]

Description

Pavetta platyclada (also called Broad-Bract Bride's Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savannas to evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta platyclada is used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful white flowers and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta platyclada 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta platyclada 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 platyclada

Pavetta platyclada is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Pavetta platyclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta platyclada?

Pavetta platyclada

What is the family of Pavetta platyclada?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pavetta platyclada?

Broad-Bract 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-148826: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.