Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vaupesana
ID:
283804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson in R.E.Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 178 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283136

Common Names

  • Prestonia vaupesana
  • Vaupes Prestonia
  • Vaupes False Ashoka

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Description

Prestonia vaupesana (also called Vaupes Prestonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 8 meters. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prestonia vaupesana is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as a dye and as a source of natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prestonia vaupesana is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prestonia vaupesana 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 vaupesana

Prestonia vaupesana can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Colombia and Brazil.

Prestonia vaupesana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prestonia vaupesana?

Prestonia vaupesana

What is the common name of Prestonia vaupesana?

Vaupesana

What is the natural habitat of Prestonia vaupesana?

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-165419: Based on the initial data import
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.