Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1272059

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6: 42 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271397

Common Names

  • Psammisia coriacea
  • Coriaceous Psammisia
  • Coriaceous Sandmat

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Description

Psammisia coriacea (also called Coastal Wattle, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Australia, where it is found in coastal areas and dry sclerophyll forests. It prefers well-drained soils in sunny positions.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psammisia coriacea is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia coriacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Psammisia coriacea

Psammisia coriacea can be found in Australia, particularly in Queensland.

Psammisia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia coriacea?

Psammisia coriacea

What is the common name of Psammisia coriacea?

Coriacea

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia coriacea?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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