Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. ex Peyr.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 382 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465376
Common Names
- Slender-flowered Pristimera
- Pristimera
- Tenuiflora
Synonyms
- Hippocratea tenuiflora Mart. ex Peyr. [unknown]
- Hippocratea tenuiflora genuina Hassl. [invalid]
Description
Pristimera tenuiflora (also called 'Slender-flowered Pristimera', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single, erect, green, lanceolate leaf. It is native to South America and grows in wet forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pristimera tenuiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pristimera tenuiflora is a small, white to pale blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pristimera tenuiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 22°C. Division should be done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pristimera tenuiflora
Pristimera tenuiflora is native to the temperate forests of North America.
Pristimera tenuiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pristimera tenuiflora?
Pristimera tenuiflora
What are the common names of Pristimera tenuiflora?
Common names of Pristimera tenuiflora include slender-flowered pristimera and slender-flowered pristimera vine.
What are the growth requirements of Pristimera tenuiflora?
Pristimera tenuiflora prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
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,