Psammisia sclerantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 72 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047987
Common Names
- Psammisia Sclerantha
- Sclerantha Psammisia
- Hard-Fruited Psammisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia sclerantha (also called Hard Psammisia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Psammisia sclerantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psammisia sclerantha has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia sclerantha is a shrub native to the dry forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Psammisia sclerantha
Psammisia sclerantha is native to Central and South America.
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
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.