Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
396884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoerold

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 309 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396216

Common Names

  • Psammisia lanceolata
  • Lance-leaved Psammisia
  • Lance-leaved Sandmat

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Description

Psammisia lanceolata (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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psammisia lanceolata 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Psammisia lanceolata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Psammisia lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia lanceolata?

Psammisia lanceolata

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia lanceolata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the average size of Psammisia lanceolata?

It can grow up to 4 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