Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
myricoides
ID:
945612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 1: 160 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944950



Common Names

  • Ditta myricoides
  • Myricoides Ditta
  • Myricoides Orchid


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Description

Ditta myricoides (also called Wax Myrtle Ditta, 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

Ditta myricoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, asthma, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ditta myricoides 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

Ditta myricoides 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 Ditta myricoides

Ditta myricoides can be found in South America.

Species in the Ditta 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63361: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.