Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Morales
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 64: 150 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836467
Common Names
- Prestonia premontana
- Premontana Prestonia
- Premontana Leafcup
Description
Prestonia premontana (also called Premontana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 5 m in height, with opposite, elliptic-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Prestonia premontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Prestonia premontana flower is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prestonia premontana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Prestonia premontana
Prestonia premontana is native to tropical rainforests in Colombia.
Prestonia premontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prestonia premontana?
Prestonia premontana
What is the natural habitat of Prestonia premontana?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Prestonia premontana?
Year-round
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,