Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
266513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 66 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265845

Common Names

  • Pavetta Schweinfurthii
  • Schweinfurthii Pavetta
  • Pavetta Pavetta

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta baconia tomentosa Hiern [valid]
  • Pavetta schweinfurthii glabrescens Bremek. [valid]

Description

Pavetta schweinfurthii (also called Wild Pavetta, Wild Coffee, Wild Jasmine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta schweinfurthii 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

The flower of Pavetta schweinfurthii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta schweinfurthii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pavetta schweinfurthii

Pavetta schweinfurthii 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 schweinfurthii FAQ

What are the common names of Pavetta schweinfurthii?

Common names of Pavetta schweinfurthii include Schweinfurth's bridesbush and Schweinfurth's bridesbush tree.

What is the growth habit of Pavetta schweinfurthii?

Pavetta schweinfurthii is an evergreen shrub or small tree.

What are the light requirements of Pavetta schweinfurthii?

Pavetta schweinfurthii prefers full sun to partial shade.

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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