Pavetta richardsiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 624 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265803
Common Names
- Pavetta Richardsiae
- Richardsiae Pavetta
- Pavetta Pavetta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta richardsiae (also called Richards' 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 richardsiae is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavetta richardsiae has white flowers with a yellow throat and a long corolla tube. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta richardsiae 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 richardsiae
Pavetta richardsiae is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to South Africa.
Pavetta richardsiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta richardsiae?
Pavetta richardsiae
What is the family of Pavetta richardsiae?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Pavetta richardsiae?
Richards' 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-148869: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.