Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
653252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 52 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652584

Common Names

  • Ditassa mucronata
  • Mucronata Ditassa
  • Mucronate Ditassa

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Description

Ditassa mucronata (also called Mucronate 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 mucronata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ditassa mucronata is white, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa mucronata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Ditassa mucronata

Ditassa mucronata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Ditassa mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa mucronata?

Ditassa mucronata

What is the natural habitat of Ditassa mucronata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Ditassa mucronata?

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,