Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 25 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472756
Common Names
- Anfracta Procris
- Procris
- Anfracta's Procris
Synonyms
- Elatostema anfractum A.C.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Procris anfracta (also called Procris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is a perennial herb which grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Procris anfracta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage, and as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a purgative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Procris anfracta is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Procris anfracta is a tropical shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Procris anfracta
Procris anfracta is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests and woodlands.
Procris anfracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Procris anfracta?
Procris anfracta
What is the common name of Procris anfracta?
Wrinkled Procris
What is the natural habitat of Procris anfracta?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.
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,