Pavetta rwandensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 617 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265822
Common Names
- Pavetta Rwandensis
- Rwandensis Pavetta
- Pavetta Pavetta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta rwandensis (also called Rwandan 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 rwandensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavetta rwandensis 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 rwandensis is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Pavetta rwandensis
Pavetta rwandensis is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, wooded grasslands, and along rivers. It can also be found in parts of India, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles.
Pavetta rwandensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta rwandensis?
Pavetta rwandensis
What is the family of Pavetta rwandensis?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Pavetta rwandensis?
Rwandan 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-148886: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.