Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Browne ex L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1074 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000910874
Common Names
- Prockia Crucis
- Cross Coffee
- Coffea Prockia
Description
Prockia crucis (also called Crucifix Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in lowland rainforest habitats. It is a small tree with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Prockia crucis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prockia crucis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and green with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prockia crucis is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Prockia crucis
Prockia crucis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Prockia crucis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prockia crucis?
Prockia crucis
What is the common name of Prockia crucis?
Prockia
What type of plant is Prockia crucis?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Prockia genus
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Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,