Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crucis
ID:
911539

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


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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.

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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 Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4551315: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Patrick Browne (1720-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Browne' in the authors string.