Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
624718

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

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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.

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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 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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