Status:
valid
Authors:
Baehni & J.F.Macbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Candollea vii. 285 (1937).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299531
Common Names
- Villadia Dielsii
- Diels' Villadia
- Diels' Stonecrop
Description
Villadia dielsii (also called Diels' Villadia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves with red margins. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky outcrops and crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Villadia dielsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Villadia dielsii are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have succulent leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Villadia dielsii is an easy-to-grow succulent that requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the plant. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Villadia dielsii
Villadia dielsii can be found in Madagascar.
Villadia dielsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villadia dielsii?
Villadia dielsii
What is the common name of Villadia dielsii?
Dielsii Villadia
What type of plant is Villadia dielsii?
Succulent
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,