Pavetta viridiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 353 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265994
Common Names
- Pavetta viridiloba
- Viridiloba Pavetta
- Pavetta Viridiloba
Searching for Pavetta viridiloba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavetta viridiloba (also called Green-lobed Pavetta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6 m. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in forest margins, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pavetta viridiloba is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a source of firewood.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pavetta viridiloba var. viridilobaPavetta viridiloba var. meurillonii S.D.Manning
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavetta viridiloba has white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Searching for Pavetta viridiloba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavetta viridiloba can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Pavetta viridiloba
Pavetta viridiloba is found in the tropical forests of West and Central Africa.
Pavetta viridiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavetta viridiloba?
Pavetta viridiloba
What is the common name of Pavetta viridiloba?
Green-lobed Pavetta
Where is Pavetta viridiloba native to?
Africa
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-149050: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.