Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salmonea
ID:
396985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 402 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396317

Common Names

  • Psammisia salmonea
  • Salmon Shinleaf
  • Salmon Wintergreen

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Description

Psammisia salmonea (also called Salmon Psammisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia salmonea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psammisia salmonea has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia salmonea is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is a slow-growing plant. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Psammisia salmonea

Psammisia salmonea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Psammisia salmonea FAQ

What are the common names of Psammisia salmonea?

Salmon psammisia

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia salmonea?

Tropical rainforest in Central and South America

What type of soil does Psammisia salmonea prefer?

Humus-rich, moist soil

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