Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
266593

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.D.Manning

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 83: 142 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265925

Common Names

  • Pavetta tenuissima
  • Very Slender Pavetta
  • Tenuissim Pavetta

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Description

Pavetta tenuissima (also called Very Slender 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 tenuissima is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavetta tenuissima is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta tenuissima 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 tenuissima

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

Pavetta tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta tenuissima?

Pavetta tenuissima

What is the family of Pavetta tenuissima?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Pavetta tenuissima?

Sulawesi, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-148986: Based on the initial data import
Stephen D. Manning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Manning' in the authors string.