Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvata
ID:
396895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 48: 335 (1921 publ. 1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396227

Common Names

  • Psammisia Recurvata
  • Recurved Psammisia
  • Recurved False-Lily

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Description

Psammisia recurvata (also called Recurved 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 recurvata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psammisia recurvata 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 recurvata 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 recurvata

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

Psammisia recurvata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia recurvata?

Psammisia recurvata

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia recurvata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the average size of Psammisia recurvata?

It can grow up to 0.005 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