Psammisia orientalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 188 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232277
Common Names
- Psammisia
- Orientalis
- Psammisia Orientalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia orientalis (also called Psammisia orientalis, among many other common names) is a species of Psammisia, native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, shaded habitats such as woodlands and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psammisia orientalis is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia orientalis is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. To propagate by seeds, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Psammisia orientalis
Psammisia orientalis can be found in the montane forests of East Asia.
Psammisia orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia orientalis?
Psammisia orientalis
What type of plant is Psammisia orientalis?
It is a shrub
Where is Psammisia orientalis native to?
It is native to South Africa
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.