Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
473383

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schroet.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 45: 190 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472715

Common Names

  • Insularis Procris
  • Procris
  • Insularis' Procris

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Description

Procris insularis (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 insularis 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 insularis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Procris insularis is a species of shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Procris insularis

Procris insularis is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in the Caribbean, South America, and the southern United States.

Procris insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Procris insularis?

Procris insularis

What is the family of Procris insularis?

Loranthaceae

What is the habitat of Procris insularis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856314-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.