Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumbawensis
ID:
266573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 121 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265905

Common Names

  • Pavetta Sumbawensis
  • Sumbawensis
  • Pavetta

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta sumbawensis glabrescens Bremek. [valid]
  • Pavetta sumbawensis pubescens Bremek. [invalid]

Description

Pavetta sumbawensis (also called Sumba Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall. It is native to Indonesia and is found in lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta sumbawensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pavetta sumbawensis are white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and triangular. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pavetta sumbawensis: This species is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Pruning should be done to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Pavetta sumbawensis

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

Pavetta sumbawensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta sumbawensis?

Pavetta sumbawensis

What is the family of Pavetta sumbawensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Pavetta sumbawensis?

Sumbawa, Indonesia

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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