Villadia acuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuta
ID:
1300755
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moran & C.H.Uhl
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 63: 200 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300093
Common Names
- Villadia acuta
- Sharp Villadia
- Acuta Villadia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Villadia acuta (also called Sharp Villadia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Mexico. It has thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with a green hue. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Villadia acuta is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a living mulch in agricultural fields.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Villadia acuta has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Villadia acuta is a succulent plant that grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in moist soil. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Villadia acuta
Villadia acuta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Villadia acuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villadia acuta?
Villadia acuta
What are the common names of Villadia acuta?
Sharp Villadia
What is the growth habit of Villadia acuta?
It is a low-growing succulent with stems that grow up to 10 cm tall
Species in the Villadia genus
Villadia grandisepala, Villadia platystyla, Villadia klopfensteinii, Villadia aureistella, Villadia thiedei, Villadia kimnachii, Villadia paniculata, Villadia aperta, Villadia aristata, Villadia laxa, Villadia misera, Villadia recurva, Villadia dielsii, Villadia dyvrandae, Villadia virgata, Villadia guatemalensis, Villadia albiflora, Villadia acuta, Villadia painteri, Villadia imbricata, Villadia cucullata, Villadia nelsoni, Villadia pringlei, Villadia stricta, Villadia minutiflora, Villadia ramosissima, Villadia squamulosa, Villadia diffusa, Villadia patula, Villadia ramirezii,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8902109: Based on the initial data import
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.
Charles Harrison Uhl (1918-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Uhl' in the authors string.