Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cordeiroana
ID:
653164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 238 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652496



Common Names

  • Ditassa Cordeiroana
  • Cordeiro's Ditassa
  • Cordeiro's Falseholly


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Description

Ditassa cordeiroana (also called Cordeiro's Ditassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic forest of Brazil. It grows in shady and moist areas, such as in the understory of forests, and has a creeping habit. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins, and are arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are white and have a tubular shape.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa cordeiroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ditassa cordeiroana are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa cordeiroana is a tropical plant native to South America. It is typically propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by stem cuttings. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ditassa cordeiroana

Ditassa cordeiroana is native to tropical areas of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Ditassa cordeiroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa cordeiroana?

Ditassa cordeiroana

What is the common name of Ditassa cordeiroana?

Cordeiroana

What is the natural habitat of Ditassa cordeiroana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Ditassa genus

Ditassa acerifolia, Ditassa aequicymosa, Ditassa albiflora, Ditassa albonerva, Ditassa anderssonii, Ditassa auriflora, Ditassa auyantepuiensis, Ditassa ayangannensis, Ditassa banksii, Ditassa bicolor, Ditassa blanchetii, Ditassa bolivarensis, Ditassa buntingii, Ditassa capillaris, Ditassa carnevalii, Ditassa caucana, Ditassa ciliata, Ditassa cipoensis, Ditassa colellae, Ditassa conceptionis, Ditassa congesta, Ditassa cordeiroana, Ditassa crassa, Ditassa crassifolia, Ditassa dardanoi, Ditassa dolichoglossa, Ditassa duartei, Ditassa duidae, Ditassa edmundoi, Ditassa emmerichae, Ditassa endoleuca, Ditassa eximia, Ditassa fasciculata, Ditassa fiebrigii, Ditassa foldatsii, Ditassa fontellae, Ditassa franciscoi, Ditassa fulva, Ditassa gardneri, Ditassa gillespieae, Ditassa glaziovii, Ditassa gracilipes, Ditassa gracilis, Ditassa grandiflora, Ditassa hastata, Ditassa hispida, Ditassa imbricata, Ditassa insignis, Ditassa itambensis, Ditassa jahnii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2773371: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.