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| Identification |
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Genus
Dictamnus
Species
albus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
gasplant
fraxinella
white dittany
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S11483
Data source
HtZn p107;MedPl p199;Xeri p288
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Dictamnus albus can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Gasplant (also known as fraxinella and white dittany) needs summer days with high heat. It prefers moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
star shaped seed capsules
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
It is toxic
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
oxytocic
abortifacient
antispasmodic
Medicinal parts
Root
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
It is toxic
Medicinal notes
Dictamnus albus is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an oxytocic, an abortifacient or an antispasmodic. Gasplant (sometimes called fraxinella and white dittany) requires professional guidance for safe usage. The root and the flowers are used in herbal preparations. It is toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
lemon scented foliage. lemon scented foliage
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Dictamnus albus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Dictamnus albus is a perennial. Leaves: Gasplant (locally known in some parts as fraxinella and white dittany) has glossy, leathery, oval shaped, compound leaves with fine toothed edges. Flowers: This plant has tall flower spikes with accented veins. Flowers occur in a range of colors including purple, white and red, with an accent in indigo.
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