Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Morales
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 34: 669 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799133
Common Names
- Prestonia acrensis
- Acrensis Prestonia
- Acrense Prestonia
Description
Prestonia acrensis (also called Acrensis prestonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests at altitudes of 500–1,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Prestonia acrensis is used as an ornamental plant for its showy, white flowers, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prestonia acrensis has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prestonia acrensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Prestonia acrensis
Prestonia acrensis is native to Central and South America. It is found in humid montane forests, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.
Prestonia acrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prestonia acrensis?
Prestonia acrensis
What type of plant is Prestonia acrensis?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Prestonia acrensis found?
South Africa
Species in the Prestonia genus
Prestonia amazonica,
Prestonia annularis,
Prestonia bahiensis,
Prestonia brittonii,
Prestonia calycina,
Prestonia cayennensis,
Prestonia clandestina,
Prestonia coalita,
Prestonia cordifolia,
Prestonia cyaniphylla,
Prestonia denticulata,
Prestonia didyma,
Prestonia discolor,
Prestonia dusenii,
Prestonia erecta,
Prestonia exserta,
Prestonia folsomii,
Prestonia guianensis,
Prestonia hammelii,
Prestonia haughtii,
Prestonia ipomaeifolia,
Prestonia lacerata,
Prestonia lagoensis,
Prestonia lenticellata,
Prestonia lindleyana,
Prestonia longifolia,
Prestonia megagros,
Prestonia mexicana,
Prestonia mollis,
Prestonia morilloi,
Prestonia mucronata,
Prestonia parviflora,
Prestonia parvifolia,
Prestonia peregrina,
Prestonia plumeriifolia,
Prestonia portobellensis,
Prestonia quinquangularis,
Prestonia riedelii,
Prestonia riverae,
Prestonia robusta,
Prestonia rotundifolia,
Prestonia schumanniana,
Prestonia seemannii,
Prestonia solanifolia,
Prestonia speciosa,
Prestonia surinamensis,
Prestonia tomentosa,
Prestonia trifida,
Prestonia tysonii,
Prestonia vana,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,