Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
antioquiana
ID:
1333476

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales & Liede

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 265: 207 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345930





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Description

Prestonia antioquiana (also called 'Antioquia Prestonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet, shady habitats. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces clusters of white, pink and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Prestonia antioquiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prestonia antioquiana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed capsules are small and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prestonia antioquiana is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Prestonia antioquiana

Prestonia antioquiana can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Prestonia antioquiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prestonia antioquiana?

Prestonia antioquiana

What is the natural habitat of Prestonia antioquiana?

Forests of Colombia

What is the conservation status of Prestonia antioquiana?

Data Deficient

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

Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.