Psammisia longicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 370 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396214
Common Names
- Psammisia longicaulis
- Long-stalked Psammisia
- Long-stalked False Box
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia longicaulis (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 longicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammisia longicaulis has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia longicaulis 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 longicaulis
Psammisia longicaulis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Psammisia longicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia longicaulis?
Psammisia longicaulis
What is the natural habitat of Psammisia longicaulis?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What is the average size of Psammisia longicaulis?
It can grow up to 8 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
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.