Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 302 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300207
Common Names
- Villadia diffusa
- Diffuse Villadia
- Diffuse Waxflower
Description
Villadia diffusa (also called Diffuse Villadia, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to Mexico. It is characterized by its thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas of the country.
Uses & Benefits
Villadia diffusa is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Villadia diffusa has yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Villadia diffusa is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and bright, indirect sunlight. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is also susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Where to Find Villadia diffusa
Villadia diffusa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo and Veracruz.
Villadia diffusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villadia diffusa?
Villadia diffusa
What type of plant is Villadia diffusa?
It is a succulent
Where is Villadia diffusa found?
It is found in the mountains of central and southern Mexico
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,