Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
396907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 44 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396239



Common Names

  • Psammisia Falcata
  • Sickle-Shaped Psammisia
  • Sickle-Shaped False-Lily


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Description

Psammisia falcata (also called Sickle-shaped 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 falcata 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 falcata 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 falcata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Psammisia falcata

Psammisia falcata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Psammisia falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammisia falcata?

Psammisia falcata

What type of plant is Psammisia falcata?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Psammisia falcata grow?

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