Ditassa obcordata

Ditassa obcordata is a member of the Apocynaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the dogbane family. The species was formally described in 1824 by Mart. and is part of the genus Ditassa. Its native range is within Brazil, where it occurs in multiple regions including the Northeast, North, Southeast, South, and West-Central areas. The species is recognized by its specific morphological features, as documented in botanical literature. As a member of the Apocynaceae family, it shares characteristics typical of this group, such as milky sap and specific floral structures.