Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipulopallium
ID:
266553

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 392 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265885

Common Names

  • Pavetta Stipulopallium
  • Stipulopallium
  • Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta stipulopallium (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 stipulopallium 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 stipulopallium 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 stipulopallium is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in tropical Africa and is cultivated for its ornamental flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pavetta stipulopallium

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

Pavetta stipulopallium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta stipulopallium?

Pavetta stipulopallium

What is the family of Pavetta stipulopallium?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Pavetta stipulopallium?

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,

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