Status:
valid
Authors:
(Morillo) Liede
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 44 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652548
Common Names
- Jahnii Ditassa
- Ditassa Jahnii
- Jahnii's Ditassa
Synonyms
- Cynanchum jahnii Morillo [unknown]
Description
Ditassa jahnii (also called Jahn's Ditassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in moist forests and grasslands, and has long, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ditassa jahnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ditassa jahnii are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ditassa jahnii is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Ditassa jahnii
Ditassa jahnii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Ditassa jahnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ditassa jahnii?
Ditassa jahnii
What is the common name of Ditassa jahnii?
Jahn's Ditassa
What is the natural habitat of Ditassa jahnii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,