Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 248 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652655
Common Names
- Ditassa velutina
- Velutina Ditassa
- Velutina Ditassa
Description
Ditassa velutina (also called ‘Velvet Ditassa’, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Ditassa velutina 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
Ditassa velutina has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, velvety leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ditassa velutina is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Ditassa velutina
Ditassa velutina is native to tropical areas of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Ditassa velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ditassa velutina?
Ditassa velutina
What is the family of Ditassa velutina?
Acanthaceae
What is the native range of Ditassa velutina?
Brazil
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,