Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
didyma
ID:
283708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 1936, xxiii. 234, 308.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283040

Common Names

  • Prestonia didyma
  • Didyma Palm
  • Didyma Prestonia

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Synonyms

  • Prestonia perplexa Woodson [unknown]
  • Rhaptocarpus didymus (Vell.) Miers [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana didyma Vell. [unknown]
  • Echites didymus Vell. [unknown]
  • Haemadictyon membranaceum Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Prestonia didyma (also called Twinflower Prestonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen 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 didyma 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 didyma has white flowers with a yellow center, small, black seeds, and seedlings that are light green with smooth leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prestonia didyma 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 didyma

Prestonia didyma is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.

Prestonia didyma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prestonia didyma?

Prestonia didyma

What is the common name of Prestonia didyma?

Didyma

What is the natural habitat of Prestonia didyma?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-165332: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.