Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
396889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 43 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396221

Common Names

  • Psammisia Guianensis
  • Guiana Psammisia
  • Guiana False-Lily

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Synonyms

  • Psammisia leucostoma Benth. ex Meisn. [valid]
  • Chupalon guianense (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chupalon leucostomum (Benth. ex Meisn.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Psammisia ulei Hoerold [valid]

Description

Psammisia guianensis (also called 'Sandpaper Vine', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia guianensis is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psammisia guianensis has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia guianensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken from mature plants. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Psammisia guianensis

Psammisia guianensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.

Psammisia guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia guianensis?

Psammisia guianensis

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia guianensis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the average size of Psammisia guianensis?

It can grow up to 0.1 meters in height

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