Psammisia ulbrichiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoerold
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 306 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396306
Common Names
- Psammisia ulbrichiana
- Ulbrich's Shinleaf
- Ulbrich's Wintergreen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia ulbrichiana (also called Ulbrich's 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 ulbrichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammisia ulbrichiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psammisia ulbrichiana is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be taken from the tips of the branches.
Where to Find Psammisia ulbrichiana
Psammisia ulbrichiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Psammisia ulbrichiana FAQ
What are the common names of Psammisia ulbrichiana?
Ulbrich's psammisia
What is the natural habitat of Psammisia ulbrichiana?
Tropical rainforest in Central and South America
What type of soil does Psammisia ulbrichiana 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
References
Rudolf Hoerold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoerold' in the authors string.