Psammisia mediobullata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn & Sylva
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 294 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396233
Common Names
- Psammisia Mediobullata
- Mediobullata Psammisia
- Mediobullata False-Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia mediobullata (also called Mediobullate Psammisia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, oval leaves and a single stem bearing a single white flower. It is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia mediobullata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psammisia mediobullata are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia mediobullata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Psammisia mediobullata
Psammisia mediobullata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.
Psammisia mediobullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia mediobullata?
Psammisia mediobullata
What is the common name of Psammisia mediobullata?
Medium-bristled Psammisia
What is the natural habitat of Psammisia mediobullata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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.
D. Stella Sylva (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylva' in the authors string.