Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
1324713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Liede & Meve

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 79 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337167


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Description

Ditassa thymifolia (also called Thyme-leaved Ditassa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in Central America. It has small, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is native to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and is found growing in humid, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ditassa thymifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ditassa thymifolia has small white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are green and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa thymifolia is a tropical shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. These cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ditassa thymifolia

Ditassa thymifolia is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Ditassa thymifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ditassa thymifolia?

Ditassa thymifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America.

What is the size of Ditassa thymifolia?

Ditassa thymifolia is a small plant, typically growing to a height of about 10 cm.

What is the flowering period of Ditassa thymifolia?

Ditassa thymifolia typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

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,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.