Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coarctata
ID:
1047846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 401 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047184

Common Names

  • Narrow Psammisia
  • Coarctata Psammisia
  • Psammisia coarctata

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Description

Psammisia coarctata (also called Coarctata, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and Peru. It has small, oval-shaped, leathery leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in humid montane forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia coarctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psammisia coarctata is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia coarctata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it is susceptible to wind damage. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage more flowers.

Where to Find Psammisia coarctata

Psammisia coarctata is native to 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

References

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.