Gaudichaudia albida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
695627
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 217 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694960
Common Names
- Gaudichaudia albida
- Gaudichaudia Albida var. Albida
- Gaudichaudia Albida var. Subalbida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Tritomopterys albida Nied. [unknown]
- Triopterys sericea Schltdl. [unknown]
- Aspicarpa albida Hassl. [unknown]
- Banisteria albida Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia albida aristata Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia albida sericea Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia albida sericea (Schltdl.) Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia albida subtomentosa Nied. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia schiediana A.Juss. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia sericea A.Juss. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia webbiana A.Juss. [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia chamorrii Ram.Goyena [unknown]
- Tritomopterys albida sericea Nied. [unknown]
- Tritomopterys albida subtomentosa Nied. [unknown]
Description
Gaudichaudia albida (also called White Gaudichaudia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gaudichaudia albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gaudichaudia albida has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round and the seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gaudichaudia albida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gaudichaudia albida
Gaudichaudia albida is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be found in parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Gaudichaudia albida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaudichaudia albida?
Gaudichaudia albida
What type of plant is Gaudichaudia albida?
It is a type of succulent.
What is the habitat of Gaudichaudia albida?
It is found in dry, open areas in Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Gaudichaudia genus
Gaudichaudia albida, Gaudichaudia andersonii, Gaudichaudia chasei, Gaudichaudia congestiflora, Gaudichaudia cycloptera, Gaudichaudia cynanchoides, Gaudichaudia diandra, Gaudichaudia galeottiana, Gaudichaudia hexandra, Gaudichaudia hirtella, Gaudichaudia implexa, Gaudichaudia intermixteca, Gaudichaudia karwinskiana, Gaudichaudia krusei, Gaudichaudia macvaughii, Gaudichaudia mollis, Gaudichaudia palmeri, Gaudichaudia subverticillata, Gaudichaudia symplecta, Gaudichaudia synoptera, Gaudichaudia zygoptera,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2817615: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.