Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
837128

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 64: 153 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836463

Common Names

  • Prestonia racemosa
  • Racemosa Prestonia
  • Racemosa

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Description

Prestonia racemosa (also called Prestonia racemosa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae. It has a rounded crown and small, leathery leaves. It is native to South Africa, and typically grows in dry scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Prestonia racemosa 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

Prestonia racemosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prestonia racemosa 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 racemosa

Prestonia racemosa is native to tropical rainforests in Colombia.

Prestonia racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prestonia racemosa?

Prestonia racemosa

What is the natural habitat of Prestonia racemosa?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Prestonia racemosa?

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,

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