Status:
valid
Authors:
Pino & Cieza
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 15: 23 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750452
Common Names
- Villadia paniculata
- Villadia aurea
- Villadia lanceolata
Description
Villadia paniculata (also called Panicled Villadia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America, found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Villadia paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Villadia paniculata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Villadia paniculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It is best grown in humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soils with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Villadia paniculata
Villadia paniculata can be found in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Villadia paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villadia paniculata?
Villadia paniculata
What is the common name of Villadia paniculata?
Panicled Villadia
What is the family of Villadia paniculata?
Asteraceae
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
Nelson Cieza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cieza' in the authors string.