Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
1063754

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Columb. 2: 79 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063092



Common Names

  • Prockia flava
  • Flava Prockia
  • Yellow Prockia


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Description

Prockia flava (also called Yellow Prockia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in humid and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prockia flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prockia flava has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prockia flava is a small, evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Prockia flava should be grown in partial shade and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Prockia flava

Prockia flava is found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.

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,