Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 30. 1905 [22 May 1905]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299843
Common Names
- Villadia albiflora
- White-Flower Villadia
- White-Flower Kalanchoe
Description
Villadia albiflora (also called White-Flowered Villadia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen succulent plant native to South Africa. It has rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves that are grey-green in color. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Villadia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Villadia albiflora has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Villadia albiflora is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump.
Where to Find Villadia albiflora
Villadia albiflora can be found in gardens, nurseries, and online retailers.
Villadia albiflora FAQ
What are the common names of Villadia albiflora?
Villadia albiflora is commonly known as the white-flowered Villadia.
What is the natural habitat of Villadia albiflora?
Villadia albiflora is native to the Mediterranean region.
What type of soil does Villadia albiflora prefer?
Villadia albiflora prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
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,