Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
607180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Flora 12: 3 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000606512

Common Names

  • Weldenia candida
  • Candida Weldenia
  • Candida

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Synonyms

  • Lampra volcanica Benth. [unknown]
  • Rugendasia majalis Schiede [unknown]
  • Rugendasia majalis Ehrenb. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Weldenia candida caerulea Matuda [unknown]
  • Weldenia schultesii Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Weldenia candida candida [unknown]

Description

Weldenia candida (also called 'White Weldenia', among many other common names) is a herbaceous, evergreen, perennial native to South Africa. It has glossy, dark green, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Weldenia candida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weldenia candida has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weldenia candida can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Weldenia candida

Weldenia candida can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Weldenia candida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weldenia candida?

Weldenia candida

What is the family of Weldenia candida?

Vitaceae

What is the common name of Weldenia candida?

White Weldenia

Species in the Weldenia genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

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