Procris repens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
1320152
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) B.J.Conn & Hadiah
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 63: 160 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332606
Common Names
- Procris Repens
- Repens Procris
- Creeping Procris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Procris repens (also called Creeping 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 repens 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 repens has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Procris repens 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 repens
Procris repens is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Procris repens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Procris repens?
Procris repens
What is the common name of Procris repens?
Procris repens
What is the native habitat of Procris repens?
Central America
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
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' 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:77118256-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.