Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fulva
ID:
653191

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 245 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652523

Common Names

  • Fulva Ditassa
  • Ditassa Fulva
  • Fulva's Ditassa

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Description

Ditassa fulva (also called Fulvous Ditassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic forest of Brazil. It grows in shady and moist areas, such as in the understory of forests, and has a creeping habit. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins, and are arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are white and have a tubular shape.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa fulva is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and its ability to attract pollinators. It is also known for its ability to reduce soil erosion and provide a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ditassa fulva has small, white flowers with yellow-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa fulva is a tropical perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate by seed or stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. It is also tolerant of some shade. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Ditassa fulva

Ditassa fulva is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Ditassa fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa fulva?

Ditassa fulva

What is the natural habitat of Ditassa fulva?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Ditassa fulva?

Spring to Summer

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,

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