Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
945597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.W.Ingram) Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 479 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944935



Common Names

  • Ditaxis simulans
  • Simulans Ditaxis
  • Simulans Spurge


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Description

Ditaxis simulans (also called Simulating Ditaxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ditaxis simulans 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 simulans 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 simulans is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Ditaxis simulans

Ditaxis simulans can be found in South America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63342: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
John William Ingram (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Ingram' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.