Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1048370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 117 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047708

Common Names

  • Amazon Psammisia
  • Psammisia amazonica
  • Amazon Waxflower

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Description

Psammisia amazonica (also called 'Amazon Psammisia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psammisia amazonica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia amazonica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Psammisia amazonica

Psammisia amazonica is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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