Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
1048689

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048027

Common Names

  • Psammisia pendula
  • Pendula Psammisia
  • Pendula Azalea

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Uses & Benefits

Psammisia pendula is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psammisia pendula has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia pendula is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Psammisia pendula

Psammisia pendula is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near streams.

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