Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
procridifolia
ID:
692256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 179 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691589

Common Names

  • Forsskaolea procridifolia
  • Procrid-leaved Forsskaolea
  • Forsskaolea

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Description

Forsskaolea procridifolia (also called 'Procridifolia Forsskaolea', among many other common names) is an evergreen, woody, climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often found growing on other trees.

Uses & Benefits

Forsskaolea procridifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsskaolea procridifolia has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsskaolea procridifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Forsskaolea procridifolia

Forsskaolea procridifolia is native to Ethiopia.

Forsskaolea procridifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsskaolea procridifolia?

Forsskaolea procridifolia

What is the common name of Forsskaolea procridifolia?

Procrid-leaved Forsskaolea

What is the natural habitat of Forsskaolea procridifolia?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854044-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.