Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
N.Hallé
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1981
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 3: 10 (1981)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394789
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pristimera breteleri
- Breteler's Pristimera
- Breteler Pristimera
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Pristimera breteleri (also called Breteler's pristimera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Pristimera breteleri is a plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Pristimera breteleri has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Pristimera breteleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright light.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Pristimera breteleri
                        
                            Pristimera breteleri is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Pristimera breteleri FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Pristimera breteleri?
Pristimera breteleri
What type of plant is Pristimera breteleri?
It is a species of shrub
Where is Pristimera breteleri found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Pristimera genus
                        
                            Pristimera andongensis, 
Pristimera glaga, 
Pristimera breteleri, 
Pristimera biholongii, 
Pristimera luteoviridis, 
Pristimera plumbea, 
Pristimera paniculata, 
Pristimera mouilensis, 
Pristimera verrucosa, 
Pristimera tenuiflora, 
Pristimera nervosa, 
Pristimera celastroides, 
Pristimera klaineana, 
Pristimera scheffleri, 
Pristimera staudtii, 
Pristimera tisserantii, 
Pristimera peglerae, 
Pristimera dewildemaniana, 
Pristimera brianii, 
Pristimera goetzei, 
Pristimera arnottiana, 
Pristimera delagoensis, 
Pristimera fimbriata, 
Pristimera unguiculata, 
Pristimera atractaspis, 
Pristimera austin-smithii, 
Pristimera tetramera, 
Pristimera tulasnei, 
Pristimera bojeri, 
Pristimera malifolia, 
Pristimera holdeniana, 
Pristimera polyantha, 
Pristimera longipetiolata, 
Pristimera dariense, 
Pristimera coriacea, 
Pristimera caudata, 
Pristimera sclerophylla,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Celastraceae family
                        
                            Acanthothamnus aphyllus, 
Allocassine laurifolia, 
Anthodon decussatus, 
Anthodon panamense, 
Apatophyllum constablei, 
Apatophyllum flavovirens, 
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, 
Apatophyllum olsenii, 
Apatophyllum teretifolium, 
Apodostigma pallens, 
Arnicratea cambodiana, 
Arnicratea ferruginea, 
Bequaertia mucronata, 
Brassiantha pentamera, 
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, 
Brexia alaticarpa, 
Brexia australis, 
Brexia madagascariensis, 
Brexia marioniae, 
Brexiella cymosa, 
Brexiella ilicifolia, 
Campylostemon angolense, 
Campylostemon bequaertii, 
Campylostemon danckelmannianus, 
Campylostemon laurentii, 
Campylostemon lindequistianus, 
Campylostemon mitophorus, 
Campylostemon warneckeanum, 
Canotia holacantha, 
Canotia wendtii, 
Cassine albens, 
Cassine balae, 
Cassine burkeana, 
Cassine congylos, 
Cassine grossa, 
Cassine kedarnathii, 
Cassine koordersii, 
Cassine megaphylla, 
Cassine micrantha, 
Cassine obiensis, 
Cassine parvifolia, 
Cassine peragua, 
Cassine kamurensis, 
Catha edulis, 
Celastrus aculeatus, 
Celastrus angulata, 
Celastrus australis, 
Celastrus caseariifolius, 
Celastrus cuneatus, 
Celastrus flagellaris,