Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1048476

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 391 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047814

Common Names

  • Rusty Psammisia
  • Psammisia ferruginea
  • Rusty Waxflower

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Description

Psammisia ferruginea (also called 'Rusty Psammisia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean islands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas at high altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psammisia ferruginea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia ferruginea is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Psammisia ferruginea

Psammisia ferruginea is found in South Africa.

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