Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 44 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396228
Common Names
- Psammisia Ramiflora
- Branching Psammisia
- Branching False-Lily
Synonyms
- Psammisia symphystemona Donn.Sm. [valid]
Description
Psammisia ramiflora (also called Branched 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 ramiflora is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psammisia ramiflora are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psammisia ramiflora is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken from mature plants. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Psammisia ramiflora
Psammisia ramiflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.
Psammisia ramiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia ramiflora?
Psammisia ramiflora
What is the natural habitat of Psammisia ramiflora?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What is the average size of Psammisia ramiflora?
It can grow up to 0.002 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