Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
1320151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) B.J.Conn & Hadiah

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 63: 158 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332605

Common Names

  • Procris Curtisii
  • Curtisii Procris
  • Curtis' Procris

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Description

Procris curtisii (also called Curtis' Procris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Primulaceae family. It is native to Peru and is found in humid montane forests. It has a creeping stem and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Procris curtisii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Procris curtisii has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Procris curtisii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Procris curtisii

Procris curtisii is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Procris curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Procris curtisii?

Procris curtisii

What is the common name of Procris curtisii?

Procris curtisii

What is the native habitat of Procris curtisii?

Central America

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Julisasi T. Hadiah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadiah' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118255-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.