Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
266539

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Reynolds

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 42 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265871

Common Names

  • Pavetta Speciosa
  • Speciosa
  • Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta speciosa (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5-10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has simple, opposite leaves that are elliptic to obovate in shape and have entire margins. The flowers are white or pinkish and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pavetta speciosa are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta speciosa 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 speciosa

Pavetta speciosa is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and south to South Africa.

Pavetta speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta speciosa?

Pavetta speciosa

What is the family of Pavetta speciosa?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Pavetta speciosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-148932: Based on the initial data import
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.