Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 162 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283024
Common Names
- Prestonia calycina
- Calycina Palm
- Calycina Prestonia
Synonyms
- Prestonia hirsuta Müll.Arg. [illegitimate]
Description
Prestonia calycina (also called Calycina Prestonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Prestonia calycina is a popular ornamental plant, as it has a very attractive appearance. It is also used as a windbreak, as it is very resistant to strong winds. It is also used to provide shade in hot climates, as it is very tolerant of heat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prestonia calycina has white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prestonia calycina is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Prestonia calycina
Prestonia calycina can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Prestonia calycina FAQ
What are the common names of Prestonia calycina?
Calycina Prestonia
What is the scientific name of Prestonia calycina?
Prestonia calycina
What is the natural habitat of Prestonia calycina?
Prestonia calycina is native to the Caribbean islands.
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,