Pavetta lanceolata flower and butterfly

Pavetta lanceolata in flowering profusion is an attraction across the species divides involving the United Nations of insects and more. The numerous small, white flowers are pollinated by a variety of insects, including wasps, ants, beetles, bees and butterflies, as well as several bird species. Birds also distribute the seeds (Coates Palgrave, 2002; www.plantzafrica.com).