Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
grandis
ID:
637

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Schatz & Lowry

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 279 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315091



Common Names

  • Prockiopsis grandis
  • Grandis Prockiopsis
  • Grandis False-sarsaparilla


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Description

Prockiopsis grandis (also called Grand's prockiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Proteaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Prockiopsis grandis 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, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prockiopsis grandis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prockiopsis grandis is a shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Prockiopsis grandis

Prockiopsis grandis is found in Madagascar.

Prockiopsis grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prockiopsis grandis?

Prockiopsis grandis

What is the natural habitat of Prockiopsis grandis?

Prockiopsis grandis is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests.

What is the flowering period of Prockiopsis grandis?

Prockiopsis grandis flowers from October to December.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135725-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.