Psammisia incana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 118 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047958
Common Names
- Psammisia incana
- Hoary Psammisia
- Hoary Mountain Azalea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia incana (also called Gray-flowered Psammisia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height and has gray flowers. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and is found in wet and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for dry and hot climates, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psammisia incana are small, white and tubular, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia incana is a shrub native to the Andes mountains in South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Psammisia incana
Psammisia incana can be found in the mountains of western Yunnan, in China.
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
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.