Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lacerata
ID:
283735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 23: 342 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283067

Common Names

  • Prestonia lacerata
  • Lacerata Palm
  • Lacerata Prestonia

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Description

Prestonia lacerata (also called Lacerate 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 lacerata 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 lacerata has white flowers with a yellow center, small, black seeds, and seedlings that are light green with serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prestonia lacerata is a fast-growing, evergreen, tropical tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Prestonia lacerata

Prestonia lacerata 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 lacerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prestonia lacerata?

Prestonia lacerata

What is the family of Prestonia lacerata?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Prestonia lacerata?

Lacerate Prestonia

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,

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