Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarcantha
ID:
396920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) , sér. 4, 3: 181 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396252

Common Names

  • Psammisia sarcantha
  • Sarcantha Psammisia
  • Sarcantha

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Description

Psammisia sarcantha (also called Sarcantha Psammisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a low-growing plant with a rosette of leaves and a single stalk of white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Psammisia sarcantha 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 flower of Psammisia sarcantha has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammisia sarcantha is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Psammisia sarcantha

Psammisia sarcantha is native to Central America and northern South America.

Psammisia sarcantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia sarcantha?

Psammisia sarcantha

What are the common names of Psammisia sarcantha?

Sarcantha Psammisia

What is the natural habitat of Psammisia sarcantha?

Tropical moist lowland forests

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