Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
1300197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Baehni & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Candollea 7: 286 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299535

Common Names

  • Villadia Virgata
  • Wiry Villadia
  • Wiry Stonecrop

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Description

Villadia virgata (also called Virgate Villadia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves with red margins. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky outcrops and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Villadia virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Villadia virgata are yellow and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with succulent leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villadia virgata is an easy-to-grow succulent that requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the plant. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Villadia virgata

Villadia virgata can be found in Madagascar.

Villadia virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Villadia virgata?

Villadia virgata

What is the common name of Villadia virgata?

Giant-Leafed Villadia

What type of plant is Villadia virgata?

Succulent

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-8900354: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.