Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
visciformis
ID:
473397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) H.Schroet.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472729

Common Names

  • Visciformis Procris
  • Procris
  • Visciformis' Procris

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema visciforme Hallier f. [unknown]

Description

Procris visciformis (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 visciformis 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 visciformis 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 visciformis 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 visciformis

Procris visciformis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in India, China, and Japan.

Procris visciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Procris visciformis?

Procris visciformis

What is the common name of Procris visciformis?

Viscous Procris

What is the natural habitat of Procris visciformis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.

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

Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856384-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.