Psammisia orthoneura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 369 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270384
Common Names
- Psammisia orthoneura
- Straight-veined Psammisia
- Straight-veined Rock Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia orthoneura (also called Psammisia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in humid, temperate forests and is often found in the understory of larger trees.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia orthoneura is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for fuelwood and in the production of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psammisia orthoneura is white, and has a yellow center. The seed is small, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia orthoneura is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, which can be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they develop roots.
Where to Find Psammisia orthoneura
Psammisia orthoneura can be found in the western United States.
Psammisia orthoneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia orthoneura?
Psammisia orthoneura
What type of plant is Psammisia orthoneura?
A shrub
Where is Psammisia orthoneura found?
It is found in China, Japan, and Korea
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.