Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in S. African Gard. 18: 249. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293241
Common Names
- Juttadinteria albata
- Juttadinteria
- Albata Juttadinteria
Description
Juttadinteria albata (also called White Juttadinteria, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white leaves that grow in pairs and are covered with a white, powdery coating.
Uses & Benefits
Juttadinteria albata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juttadinteria albata is a small, orange, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juttadinteria albata is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem tip, remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stem, and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a potting mix of equal parts sand and potting soil. Water it lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. It should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Juttadinteria albata
Juttadinteria albata is native to South Africa. It is found in dry grassland, on rocky slopes, and in disturbed areas.
Species in the Juttadinteria genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family