Uses & Benefits
Ditassa microneriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ditassa microneriifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ditassa microneriifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.