Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 18 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657666
Common Names
- White Liveforever
- White Dudleya
- White Stonecrop
Synonyms
- Dudleya bryceae Britton [unknown]
- Echeveria bryceae A.Berger [unknown]
- Echeveria candida A.Berger [unknown]
- Cotyledon candida Fedde [unknown]
- Cotyledon bryceae Fedde [unknown]
Description
Dudleya candida (also called White Dudleya, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb, up to 40 cm tall. It is native to California and is found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats. It has thick, fleshy leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dudleya candida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dudleya candida has yellow flowers that are bell-shaped, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dudleya candida is an evergreen succulent perennial native to California. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from stem cuttings, cut a stem from the mother plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dudleya candida
Dudleya candida is native to the southwestern United States, particularly in California and Baja California.
Dudleya candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dudleya candida?
Dudleya candida
What is the family of Dudleya candida?
Crassulaceae
What is the common name of Dudleya candida?
White Liveforever
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,