Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
396925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 258 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396257

Common Names

  • Psammisia fallax
  • Fallax Psammisia
  • Fallax

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Description

Psammisia fallax (also called Fallax 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 white flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia fallax 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 fallax has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia fallax 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 fallax

Psammisia fallax is native to Central America and northern South America.

Psammisia fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia fallax?

Psammisia fallax

What are the common names of Psammisia fallax?

Deceptive Psammisia

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia fallax?

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