Psammisia citrina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn & Sylva
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 291 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396258
Common Names
- Psammisia citrina
- Citrina Psammisia
- Citrina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia citrina (also called Citrine Psammisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia citrina 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 citrina 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 citrina is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Psammisia citrina
Psammisia citrina is native to Central America and northern South America.
Psammisia citrina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia citrina?
Psammisia citrina
What are the common names of Psammisia citrina?
Lemon-scented Psammisia
What is the natural habitat of Psammisia citrina?
Tropical moist lowland forests
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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.
D. Stella Sylva (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylva' in the authors string.