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,