Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Morales
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 29: 28 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749993
Common Names
- Prestonia succo
- Succo Prestonia
- Succo Prestonia
Description
Prestonia succo (also called succulent prestonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Prestonia succo is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prestonia succo has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prestonia succo is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot with moist soil.
Where to Find Prestonia succo
Prestonia succo can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Prestonia succo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prestonia succo?
Prestonia succo
What is the common name of Prestonia succo?
Succulent Prestonia
What is the natural habitat of Prestonia succo?
It is native to Mexico, growing in moist soils in grassland and open woodland.
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,