Psammisia guianensis

Psammisia guianensis is a member of the Ericaceae family, commonly known as the heath or Ericaceae family. This family includes a wide range of shrubs and small trees, many of which are adapted to acidic and nutrient-poor soils. The genus Psammisia comprises several species, primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. Psammisia guianensis was formally described and published by Klotzsch in 1851, contributing to the taxonomic understanding of the Ericaceae family. The species is native to Guyana, as indicated by the specific epithet 'guianensis.'