Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
653201

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 255 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652533

Common Names

  • Grandiflora Ditassa
  • Ditassa Grandiflora
  • Grandiflora's Ditassa

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Synonyms

  • Macroditassa grandiflora (E.Fourn.) Malme [unknown]

Description

Ditassa grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Ditassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in moist forests and grasslands, and has long, lance-shaped leaves and large white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa grandiflora is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and its ability to attract pollinators. It is also known for its ability to reduce soil erosion and provide a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ditassa grandiflora has small, white flowers with yellow-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa grandiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Ditassa grandiflora

Ditassa grandiflora is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Ditassa grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa grandiflora?

Ditassa grandiflora

What is the common name of Ditassa grandiflora?

Large-flowered Ditassa

What is the natural habitat of Ditassa grandiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,