Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
266454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 47: 89 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265786

Common Names

  • Pavetta pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Pavetta
  • Pavetta Pygmaea

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Description

Pavetta pygmaea (also called Pygmy 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 pygmaea is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta pygmaea has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta pygmaea is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can reach a height of up to 1 meter.

Where to Find Pavetta pygmaea

Pavetta pygmaea is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to South Africa.

Pavetta pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta pygmaea?

Pavetta pygmaea

What is the family of Pavetta pygmaea?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pavetta pygmaea?

No common name

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,

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