Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerobotrys
ID:
266540

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 494 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265872

Common Names

  • Pavetta Sphaerobotrys
  • Sphaerobotrys
  • Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta sphaerobotrys (also called Wild Currant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, bushveld, and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta sphaerobotrys 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pavetta sphaerobotrys sub. lanceisepala (Bremek.) Bridson
Pavetta sphaerobotrys sub. sphaerobotrys
Pavetta sphaerobotrys sub. tanaica (Bremek.) Bridson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pavetta sphaerobotrys 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 sphaerobotrys 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 sphaerobotrys

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

Pavetta sphaerobotrys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta sphaerobotrys?

Pavetta sphaerobotrys

What is the family of Pavetta sphaerobotrys?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Pavetta sphaerobotrys?

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