Guasimilla
Prockia crucis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Prockia
- Species:
- Prockia crucis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Fruits are crumbled over germination trays filled with a commercial potting soil
Establishment: P. crucis is found in Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and throughout the Lesser Antilles to Tobago. It is also widespread from southern Mexico to Honduras and Guatemala, and to Brazil and Argentina. In St. Croix this species is found primarily in the north west of part of the island on hills and in ravines. It is, perhaps, a riparian species.
Source: npn.rngr.net