Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
nelsoni
ID:
1300838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 4 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300176

Common Names

  • Nelson's Villadia
  • Nelson Villadia
  • Nelson's Leaf Villadia

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Description

Villadia nelsoni (also called Nelson's 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 nelsoni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves of this plant are used to make tea and are also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Villadia nelsoni has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villadia nelsoni is a succulent plant that grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in moist soil. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Villadia nelsoni

Villadia nelsoni is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo and Veracruz.

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,

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