Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
396900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunal) Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 43 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396232

Common Names

  • Psammisia Penduliflora
  • Pendulous Psammisia
  • Pendulous False-Lily

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Synonyms

  • Macleania crenulata B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]
  • Thibaudia penduliflora Dunal [valid]
  • Chupalon penduliflorum (Dunal) Kuntze [valid]
  • Macleania kalbreyeri Mansf. [valid]

Description

Psammisia penduliflora (also called Pendulous 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 penduliflora 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 penduliflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia penduliflora 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 penduliflora

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

Psammisia penduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia penduliflora?

Psammisia penduliflora

What is the common name of Psammisia penduliflora?

Pendulous Psammisia

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia penduliflora?

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