Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grueningii
ID:
473454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.J.P.Winkl.) H.Schroet.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 45: 188 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472786



Common Names

  • Grueningii Procris
  • Procris
  • Grueningii's Procris


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Synonyms

  • Elatostema grueningii H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Procris grueningii krausei (H.J.P.Winkl.) R.J.Johns [invalid]

Description

Procris grueningii (also called Gruening's Procris, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Procris grueningii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Procris grueningii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The flowers are borne in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Procris grueningii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Procris grueningii

Procris grueningii is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests and woodlands.

Procris grueningii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Procris grueningii?

Procris grueningii

What is the common name of Procris grueningii?

Gruening's Procris

What is the habitat of Procris grueningii?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands

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

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856307-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.