Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 317 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036095
Common Names
- Pavieasia anamensis
- Anam Pavieasia
- Anam Pavieasia Tree
Description
Pavieasia anamensis (also called Pavieasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to the tropical forests of Central America. It grows in humid areas, such as in the understory of tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Pavieasia anamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavieasia anamensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Pavieasia anamensis
Pavieasia anamensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests, swamps, and riverbanks.
Species in the Pavieasia genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family