Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sillensis
ID:
653300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 3: 65 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652632

Common Names

  • Ditassa sillensis
  • Sillensis Ditassa
  • Sillen's Ditassa

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Description

Ditassa sillensis (also called Silla Ditassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves, which are dark green on top and light green underneath. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa sillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ditassa sillensis 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

Ditassa sillensis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical America. It is grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Ditassa sillensis

Ditassa sillensis 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 sillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa sillensis?

Ditassa sillensis

What type of plant is Ditassa sillensis?

Herb

Where is Ditassa sillensis 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,

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