Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oxyphylla
ID:
653269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 21(I): 260 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652601



Common Names

  • Ditassa oxyphylla
  • Oxyphylla Ditassa
  • Sharp-leaved Ditassa


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Description

Ditassa oxyphylla (also called Sharp-leaved Ditassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves, which are dark green on top and light green underneath. It has sharp-toothed margins and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla is white, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla

Ditassa oxyphylla is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Ditassa oxyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa oxyphylla?

Ditassa oxyphylla

What is the common name of Ditassa oxyphylla?

Ditassa

What is the family of Ditassa oxyphylla?

Acanthaceae

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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