Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
emmerichae
ID:
653179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 383 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652511



Common Names

  • Emmerich's Ditassa
  • Ditassa Emmerichae
  • Emmerichae Ditassa


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Synonyms

  • Astephanus gardneri E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Ditassa emmerichae (also called Emmerich'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 emmerichae 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

Ditassa emmerichae has white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa emmerichae is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Ditassa emmerichae

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

Ditassa emmerichae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa emmerichae?

Ditassa emmerichae

What is the natural habitat of Ditassa emmerichae?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Ditassa emmerichae?

Spring to Summer

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-2773385: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.