Psammisia pichinchensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Nicholson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Ill. Dict. Gard. 3: 237 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396230
Common Names
- Psammisia Pichinchensis
- Pichincha Psammisia
- Pichincha False-Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia pichinchensis (also called Pichincha 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 pichinchensis 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 pichinchensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia pichinchensis 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 pichinchensis
Psammisia pichinchensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.
Psammisia pichinchensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia pichinchensis?
Psammisia pichinchensis
What is the natural habitat of Psammisia pichinchensis?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What is the average size of Psammisia pichinchensis?
It can grow up to 0.0005 meters in height
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
George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.