Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
aperta
ID:
1264466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moran & C.H.Uhl

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Cact. Suc. Mex. 37: 32 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263804


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Description

Villadia aperta (also called 'Open Villadia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy sheen, and grows in moist soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Villadia aperta is a medicinal plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. It is also used to treat respiratory and digestive disorders. The leaves of this plant can be used to make tea, which is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Villadia aperta has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villadia aperta is a low-growing, succulent-like perennial plant that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and place the pot in a bright, indirect light. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Villadia aperta

Villadia aperta is native to Australia and can be found in areas with dry climates, such as the Nullarbor Plain.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50210435: Based on the initial data import
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.
Charles Harrison Uhl (1918-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Uhl' in the authors string.