Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krusei
ID:
1277729

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Jiménez Ram. & Cruz Durán

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 298 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277067



Common Names

  • Prockia krusei
  • Kruse's Prockia
  • Kruse's Melastome


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Description

Prockia krusei (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Prockia krusei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prockia krusei has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prockia krusei is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Prockia krusei

Prockia krusei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Prockia krusei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prockia krusei?

Prockia krusei

What is the common name of Prockia krusei?

Prockia

What type of plant is Prockia krusei?

Herbaceous perennial

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 tro-50292301: Based on the initial data import
Ramiro Cruz Durán: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruz Durán' in the authors string.