Procris pedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculata
ID:
1144048
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 16(1): 191. 1869 [mid Nov 1869]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143386
Common Names
- Procris Pedunculata
- White-Flowered Procris
- White-Flowered Pouzolzia
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Procris pedunculata (also called Pedunculate Procris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is a small shrub or liana that grows up to 3 m tall and is native to Madagascar. It is found in humid forests, dry deciduous forests, and dry spiny forests.
Uses & Benefits
Procris pedunculata is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light conditions. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, removing toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Procris pedunculata are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Procris pedunculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Procris pedunculata
Procris pedunculata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Procris genus
Procris mindanaensis, Procris puberula, Procris rectangulare, Procris reticulato-venosa, Procris insularis, Procris langbianensis, Procris pilifera, Procris visciformis, Procris urdanetensis, Procris ruhlandii, Procris brunnea, Procris anfracta, Procris archboldiana, Procris boninensis, Procris crenata, Procris goepeliana, Procris grueningii, Procris frutescens, Procris decurrens, Procris dolichophylla, Procris pedunculata, Procris acaulis, Procris curtisii, Procris repens, Procris pedunculata,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33400270: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.