Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
violascens
ID:
653327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 613 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652659

Common Names

  • Ditassa violascens
  • Violascens Ditassa
  • Violascens Ditassa

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Synonyms

  • Macroditassa violascens (Schltr.) Malme [unknown]

Description

Ditassa violascens (also called ‘Violet 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 violascens 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

Ditassa violascens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, purple-tinged leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditassa violascens 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 violascens

Ditassa violascens is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Ditassa violascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditassa violascens?

Ditassa violascens

What is the family of Ditassa violascens?

Acanthaceae

What is the native range of Ditassa violascens?

Brazil

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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