Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
1243895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) P.H.Thomson

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Dudleya & Hasseanthus Handb. 48 (1993), without basionym ref.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243233

Common Names

  • Dudleya albida
  • White Dudleya
  • White Live-forever

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Description

Dudleya albida (also called White dudleya, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to California. It grows in rocky, coastal areas and forms a low-growing rosette of thick, fleshy leaves. The small yellow flowers appear in late spring and early summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dudleya albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dudleya albida has white or pink five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 inch in diameter. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dudleya albida is a succulent plant native to the coastal mountains of California and Baja California. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or rosette and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Dudleya albida

Dudleya albida can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Dudleya albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dudleya albida?

Dudleya albida

What is the common name of Dudleya albida?

White-stemmed liveforever

What is the natural habitat of Dudleya albida?

Grasslands and shrublands

Species in the Dudleya genus

Dudleya abramsii, Dudleya acuminata, Dudleya albiflora, Dudleya anomala, Dudleya anthonyi, Dudleya arizonica, Dudleya attenuata, Dudleya blochmanae, Dudleya brevifolia, Dudleya brittonii, Dudleya caespitosa, Dudleya campanulata, Dudleya candelabrum, Dudleya candida, Dudleya cultrata, Dudleya cymosa, Dudleya densiflora, Dudleya edulis, Dudleya farinosa, Dudleya formosa, Dudleya gatesii, Dudleya gnoma, Dudleya greenei, Dudleya guadalupensis, Dudleya ingens, Dudleya lanceolata, Dudleya linearis, Dudleya multicaulis, Dudleya nesiotica, Dudleya nubigena, Dudleya pachyphytum, Dudleya palmeri, Dudleya parva, Dudleya pauciflora, Dudleya pulverulenta, Dudleya rigidiflora, Dudleya rubens, Dudleya saxosa, Dudleya semiteres, Dudleya stolonifera, Dudleya traskae, Dudleya variegata, Dudleya verityi, Dudleya virens, Dudleya viscida, Dudleya albida, Dudleya orcuttii, Dudleya crassifolia, Dudleya hendrixii,

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-50123165: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Paul H. Thomson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Thomson' in the authors string.