Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarennoides
ID:
266585

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 43: 353 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265917

Common Names

  • Pavetta Tarennoides
  • Tarennoides
  • Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta tarennoides (also called Tarennoid Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta tarennoides 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 tarennoides are white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta tarennoides is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is found in lowland and montane forests from sea level to 2,000 m in elevation. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Pavetta tarennoides

Pavetta tarennoides is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Pavetta tarennoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta tarennoides?

Pavetta tarennoides

What is the family of Pavetta tarennoides?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Pavetta tarennoides?

Sumatra, 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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