Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 28 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000304
Common Names
- Proustia ilicifolia
- Holly-Leaf Proustia
- Holly-Leaved Proustia
Description
Proustia ilicifolia (also called Ilex-leaved Proustia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Proustia ilicifolia 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, headaches, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Proustia ilicifolia for. baccharoides (D.Don ex Hook. & Arn.) Fabris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Proustia ilicifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Proustia ilicifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Proustia ilicifolia
Proustia ilicifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas.
Proustia ilicifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Proustia ilicifolia?
Proustia ilicifolia is commonly known as the Ilicifolia Proustia.
What type of plant is Proustia ilicifolia?
Proustia ilicifolia is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Proustia ilicifolia found?
Proustia ilicifolia is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Species in the Proustia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,