Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
945608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bartram) Govaerts & Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Euphorbiaceae : 586 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944946



Common Names

  • Ditrysinia fruticosa
  • Fruticosa Ditrysinia
  • Fruticosa Orchid


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Description

Ditrysinia fruticosa (also called Shrubby Ditrysinia, 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

Ditrysinia fruticosa 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 Ditrysinia fruticosa 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

Ditrysinia fruticosa 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 Ditrysinia fruticosa

Ditrysinia fruticosa can be found in South America.

Species in the Ditrysinia genus

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
William Bartram (1739-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bartram' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.