Psammisia longicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 91: t. 5526 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270949
Common Names
- Longicola Psammisia
- Psammisia Longicola
- Longicola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia longicola (also called Long-Leaf Psammisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia longicola is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammisia longicola has small, yellow flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia longicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Psammisia longicola
Psammisia longicola is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Psammisia longicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia longicola?
Psammisia longicola
What is the family of Psammisia longicola?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Psammisia longicola?
Longicola Daisy
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.