Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
montevidensis
ID:
945576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 45 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944914



Common Names

  • Ditaxis montevidensis
  • Montevidensis Ditaxis
  • Montevidensis Spurge


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Description

Ditaxis montevidensis (also called Montevideo Ditaxis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in open areas, such as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ditaxis montevidensis is a shrub or small tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used to make a medicinal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ditaxis montevidensis is yellow with a white throat and a red-orange center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditaxis montevidensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 m. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is also possible to propagate the tree from cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and planted in a shady location with moist soil.

Where to Find Ditaxis montevidensis

Ditaxis montevidensis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Species in the Ditaxis genus

Ditaxis acaulis, Ditaxis adenophora, Ditaxis aphoroides, Ditaxis argothamnoides, Ditaxis arlynniana, Ditaxis brandegeei, Ditaxis breviramea, Ditaxis calycina, Ditaxis catamarcensis, Ditaxis clariana, Ditaxis cuneifolia, Ditaxis cyanophylla, Ditaxis depressa, Ditaxis desertorum, Ditaxis dioica, Ditaxis erubescens, Ditaxis fasciculata, Ditaxis gardneri, Ditaxis guatemalensis, Ditaxis haitiensis, Ditaxis heterantha, Ditaxis humilis, Ditaxis illimaniensis, Ditaxis jablonszkyana, Ditaxis katharinae, Ditaxis lanceolata, Ditaxis macrantha, Ditaxis macrobotrys, Ditaxis malmeana, Ditaxis malpighiacea, Ditaxis malpighipila, Ditaxis manzanilloana, Ditaxis mercurialina, Ditaxis montevidensis, Ditaxis pilosissima, Ditaxis polygama, Ditaxis pringlei, Ditaxis purpurascens, Ditaxis rhizantha, Ditaxis rosularis, Ditaxis salina, Ditaxis sellowiana, Ditaxis serrata, Ditaxis simoniana, Ditaxis simulans,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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