Apocynaceae

Prestonia R. Br.

Kingdom: Plantae Rank: Genus Parent: Apocynaceae Status: Valid

Vegetative Morphology

Habit: Lianas.

Leaves: Leaves opposite.

Reproductive Morphology

Fruit: Fruit a follicle, in pairs, to 20 cm long, light brown when mature.

Seeds: Numerous seeds per fruit with plumose, golden-brown hairs.

Other

Distribution: Southern Mexico and Guianas to Bolivia and Peru.

Notes: Plants generally pubescent.