Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
glaga
ID:
395456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korth.) N.Hallé

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 3: 12 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394788

Common Names

  • Pristimera glaga
  • Glaga Pristimera
  • Glaga-Fruited Pristimera

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Synonyms

  • Hippocratea glaga Korth. [unknown]

Description

Pristimera glaga (also called Glaga 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 glaga 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 glaga 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pristimera glaga 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 glaga

Pristimera glaga is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.

Pristimera glaga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pristimera glaga?

Pristimera glaga

What type of plant is Pristimera glaga?

It is a species of shrub

Where is Pristimera glaga 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,

References

Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909611-1: Based on the initial data import