Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 386 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265449
Common Names
- Psammisia pennellii
- Pennell's Psammisia
- Pennellii Psammisia
Description
Psammisia pennellii (also called 'Pennell's Psammisia', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia pennellii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammisia pennellii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with two to four pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psammisia pennellii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Psammisia pennellii
Psammisia pennellii can be found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Guyana.
Psammisia pennellii FAQ
What are the common names of Psammisia pennellii?
Pennell's psammisia
What is the natural habitat of Psammisia pennellii?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America
What is the ideal temperature for Psammisia pennellii?
It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
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