Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) R.H.Archer
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 59: 328 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749972
Common Names
- Pristimera Staudtii
- Staudtii Pristimera
- Staudtii Pristimera
Description
Pristimera staudtii (also called 'Staudt's Pristimera', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, thin, green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pristimera staudtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pristimera staudtii has small, bell-shaped, five-petalled flowers that are usually white or pink in colour. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pristimera staudtii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in spring or autumn and divide the clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in the same location or in a new location.
Where to Find Pristimera staudtii
Pristimera staudtii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pristimera staudtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pristimera staudtii?
Pristimera staudtii
What is the common name of Pristimera staudtii?
Staudt's Pristimera
What is the family of Pristimera staudtii?
Gesneriaceae
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,