Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
653313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 351 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652645

Common Names

  • Surinamensis Ditassa
  • Ditassa Surinamensis
  • Surinamensis's Ditassa

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Description

Ditassa surinamensis (also called ‘Surinam Ditassa’, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ditassa surinamensis are small, white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa surinamensis is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Ditassa surinamensis

Ditassa surinamensis 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 surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa surinamensis?

Ditassa surinamensis

What is the family of Ditassa surinamensis?

Acanthaceae

What is the native range of Ditassa surinamensis?

Suriname

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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