Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
itambensis
ID:
653215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rapini

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 575 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652547



Common Names

  • Itambensis Ditassa
  • Ditassa Itambensis
  • Itambensis's Ditassa


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Description

Ditassa itambensis (also called Itambé 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 small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa itambensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ditassa itambensis 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 itambensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ditassa itambensis

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

Ditassa itambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa itambensis?

Ditassa itambensis

What is the common name of Ditassa itambensis?

Itambé Ditassa

What is the natural habitat of Ditassa itambensis?

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,

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