Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
platystyla
ID:
423408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fröd.) R.T.Clausen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Sedum Trans.-Mex. Volcanic Belt : 39 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422740



Common Names

  • Villadia platystyla
  • Broad-styled Villadia
  • Villadia


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Synonyms

  • Sedum platystylum Fröd. [unknown]

Description

Villadia platystyla (also called Broad-styled Villadia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Villadia platystyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Villadia platystyla is a small, white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villadia platystyla is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Villadia platystyla

Villadia platystyla can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Villadia platystyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Villadia platystyla?

Villadia platystyla

What is the common name of Villadia platystyla?

Broad-style villadia

What is the natural habitat of Villadia platystyla?

It is found in wet heaths, bogs, and moorlands in northern and western Europe

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

Robert Theodore Clausen (1911-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Clausen' in the authors string.
Harald August Fröderström (1876-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fröd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265483-2: Based on the initial data import