Psammisia aestuans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 465 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396241
Common Names
- Psammisia Aestuans
- Tide-Flower Psammisia
- Tide-Flower False-Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia aestuans (also called Tidal Psammisia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, oval leaves and a single stem bearing a single white flower. It is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia aestuans is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psammisia aestuans has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia aestuans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Psammisia aestuans
Psammisia aestuans is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Psammisia aestuans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia aestuans?
Psammisia aestuans
What type of plant is Psammisia aestuans?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Psammisia aestuans grow?
South America
Species in the Psammisia genus
Psammisia aberrans, Psammisia aestuans, Psammisia amazonica, Psammisia aurantiaca, Psammisia breviflora, Psammisia caloneura, Psammisia chionantha, Psammisia citrina, Psammisia coarctata, Psammisia columbiensis, Psammisia corallina, Psammisia coriacea, Psammisia cuatrecasasii, Psammisia cuyujensis, Psammisia cyathifera, Psammisia darienensis, Psammisia debilis, Psammisia dolichopoda, Psammisia ecuadorensis, Psammisia elegans, Psammisia falcata, Psammisia fallax, Psammisia ferruginea, Psammisia fissilis, Psammisia flaviflora, Psammisia globosa, Psammisia graebneriana, Psammisia grandiflora, Psammisia guianensis, Psammisia hookeriana, Psammisia idalima, Psammisia incana, Psammisia killipii, Psammisia kraenzliniana, Psammisia lanceolata, Psammisia lehmannii, Psammisia longicaulis, Psammisia longicola, Psammisia macrocalyx, Psammisia macrophylla, Psammisia mediobullata, Psammisia micrantha, Psammisia montana, Psammisia multijuga, Psammisia oblongifolia, Psammisia occidentalis, Psammisia oppositiflora, Psammisia oreogenes, Psammisia orientalis, Psammisia orthoneura,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.