Psammisia macrocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 93 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396212
Common Names
- Psammisia macrocalyx
- Large-bracted Psammisia
- Large-bracted False Box
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia macrocalyx (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 macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and intestinal worms.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammisia macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx
Psammisia macrocalyx is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Psammisia macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia macrocalyx?
Psammisia macrocalyx
What type of plant is Psammisia macrocalyx?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Psammisia macrocalyx native to?
Central America
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.