Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
916523

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Jiménez Ram. & Cruz Durán

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 352 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915858



Common Names

  • Prockia oaxacana
  • Oaxacana Prockia
  • Prockia Oaxacana


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Description

Prockia oaxacana (also called 'Oaxacan Prockia', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico. It has a smooth, grey trunk and small, glossy green leaves. It is found in lowland rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Prockia oaxacana is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prockia oaxacana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prockia oaxacana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It prefers a sunny position and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Prockia oaxacana

Prockia oaxacana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Mexico.

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,

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