Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1048597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 121 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047935

Common Names

  • Psammisia aurantiaca
  • Orange Psammisia
  • Orange Mountain Azalea

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Description

Psammisia aurantiaca (also called Orange Psammisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-10 feet (2-3 m) tall. It is native to the western United States, from California to British Columbia, and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as chaparral, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia aurantiaca is a flowering shrub native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. The tea is said to have calming effects and can be used to treat stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psammisia aurantiaca has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia aurantiaca is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Psammisia aurantiaca

Psammisia aurantiaca can be found in the tropical forests of Central and 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