Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Rapini
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo 21(2): 278. 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652562
Common Names
- Longicaulis Ditassa
- Ditassa Longicaulis
- Longicaulis's Ditassa
Synonyms
- Metastelma longicaule E.Fourn. [unknown]
Description
Ditassa longicaulis (also called Long-stemmed 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 longicaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Ditassa longicaulis is white, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ditassa longicaulis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Ditassa longicaulis
Ditassa longicaulis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Ditassa longicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ditassa longicaulis?
Ditassa longicaulis
What is the common name of Ditassa longicaulis?
Long-stemmed Ditassa
What is the natural habitat of Ditassa longicaulis?
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,