Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
celastroides
ID:
468114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 371 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467446



Common Names

  • Celastroides Pristimera
  • Pristimera Celastroides
  • Celastroides Prayer Plant


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Synonyms

  • Pristimera tabascensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Clercia tweedieana Miers [unknown]
  • Hippocratea acapulcensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Hippocratea andina (Miers) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea caribaea Urb. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea celastroides Kunth [unknown]
  • Hippocratea grisebachii Loes. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea tabascensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Hippocratea verrucosa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea flaccida Peyr. [unknown]
  • Salacia rotundifolia Rusby [unknown]
  • Pristimera caribaea (Urb.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pristimera andina Miers [unknown]
  • Hippocratea tenuiflora grisebachii Hassl. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea grisebachii parvifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea pauciflora Rose [valid]
  • Tontelea hookeriana Miers [unknown]
  • Pristimera tenella Miers [unknown]
  • Hippocratea bonplandiana Peyr. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea riedeliana Peyr. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea tenuiflora angustifolia Hassl. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea domingensis Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Hippocratea volubilis caribaea (Urb.) Stehlé & Quentin [unknown]
  • Hippocratea grisebachii typica Chodat & Hassl. [invalid]
  • Hippocratea divaricata Mart. ex Colla [invalid]
  • Hippocratea comosa Peyr. [valid]
  • Hippocratea acapulcensis Hook. & Arn. [valid]

Description

Pristimera celastroides (also called Celastroid pristimera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Pristimera celastroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a ground cover. It is also known to attract butterflies and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pristimera celastroides has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pristimera celastroides is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pristimera celastroides

Pristimera celastroides can be found in India, growing in moist forests and shady areas.

Pristimera celastroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pristimera celastroides?

Pristimera celastroides

What is the family of Pristimera celastroides?

Celastraceae

What is the distribution of Pristimera celastroides?

South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2533985: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.