Ditassa crassifolia

Ditassa crassifolia is a member of the Apocynaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the dogbane family. The species is part of the genus Ditassa, which includes several plant species native to the Neotropics. This plant is distributed across specific regions of Brazil, with records from the Northeast and Southeast. First described in 1844, it is recognized as a distinct taxon within the genus. The species name 'crassifolia' refers to its thick or broad leaves, a characteristic that may be useful for identification. No further details on its morphology or ecological role are provided in the source data.