Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 92: t. 5602 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624050
Common Names
- Cotyledon velutina
- Velutina Cotyledon
- Cotyledon Velutina
Synonyms
- Cotyledon beckeri Schönland & Baker f. [unknown]
- Cotyledon mollis Schönland [unknown]
- Cotyledon velutina beckeri Schönland [unknown]
Description
Cotyledon velutina (also called Velvet Leaf Cotyledon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, velvety leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer months. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cotyledon velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotyledon velutina has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotyledon velutina is a succulent plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cotyledon velutina
Cotyledon velutina is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cotyledon velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotyledon velutina?
Cotyledon velutina
What is the common name of Cotyledon velutina?
Velvet leaf
What is the natural habitat of Cotyledon velutina?
Cotyledon velutina is native to South Africa.
Species in the Cotyledon genus
Cotyledon adscendens,
Cotyledon barbeyi,
Cotyledon campanulata,
Cotyledon cuneata,
Cotyledon eliseae,
Cotyledon orbiculata,
Cotyledon papillaris,
Cotyledon pendens,
Cotyledon tomentosa,
Cotyledon velutina,
Cotyledon woodii,
Cotyledon elongata,
Cotyledon adscendens,
Cotyledon gloeophylla,
Cotyledon egglii,
Cotyledon xanthantha,
Cotyledon petiolaris,
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,