Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catophylla
ID:
265936

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 80 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265268



Common Names

  • Catarophylla Pavetta
  • Pavetta Catarophylla
  • Pavetta catarophylla


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Synonyms

  • Pavetta catophylla glabra Bremek. [valid]
  • Pavetta catophylla pubescens Bremek. [valid]

Description

Pavetta catophylla (also called Catophylla Bride's Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to East Africa. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pavetta catophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavetta catophylla has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavetta catophylla is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a sunny location in a well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Pavetta catophylla

Pavetta catophylla is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and South Africa.

Pavetta catophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavetta catophylla?

Pavetta catophylla

What is the family of Pavetta catophylla?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pavetta catophylla?

Catophyllum Pavetta

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