Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
653292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. (Baillon) 10: 255 in obs. 1890 [Jul-Aug 1890] ; et Engl. & Prantl, Naturl. Pflanzenfam. iv.2 (1895) 242

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652624

Common Names

  • Ditassa rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Ditassa
  • Round-leaved Ditassa

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Description

Ditassa rotundifolia (also called Round-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 round-toothed margins and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa rotundifolia 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

The flowers of Ditassa rotundifolia are small, white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ditassa rotundifolia: This plant prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ditassa rotundifolia

Ditassa rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa rotundifolia?

Ditassa rotundifolia

What type of plant is Ditassa rotundifolia?

Herb

Where is Ditassa rotundifolia native to?

South America

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-2773487: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.