Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) N.Hallé
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 17: 404 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233828
Common Names
- Malifolia Pristimera
- Pristimera malifolia
- Pristimera
Description
Pristimera malifolia (also called Malleable Pristimera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pristimera malifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pristimera malifolia has yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pristimera malifolia can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moistened surface and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pristimera malifolia
Pristimera malifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pristimera malifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pristimera malifolia?
Pristimera malifolia
What is the common name of Pristimera malifolia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Pristimera malifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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,