Psammisia williamsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 1: 61 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396303
Common Names
- Psammisia williamsii
- Williams' Shinleaf
- Williams' Wintergreen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psammisia williamsii (also called Williams' 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 williamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psammisia williamsii 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 williamsii 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 williamsii
Psammisia williamsii can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina.
Psammisia williamsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammisia williamsii?
Psammisia williamsii
What type of plant is Psammisia williamsii?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Psammisia williamsii 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
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.