Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
albata
ID:
1293903

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


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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.

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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 Aizoaceae family