Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
396902

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 94 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396234

Common Names

  • Psammisia Pacifica
  • Pacific Psammisia
  • Pacific False-Lily

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Description

Psammisia pacifica (also called Pacific 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 pacifica 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 flower of Psammisia pacifica has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia pacifica 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 pacifica

Psammisia pacifica can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.

Psammisia pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia pacifica?

Psammisia pacifica

What is the common name of Psammisia pacifica?

Pacific Psammisia

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia pacifica?

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