Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
658334

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

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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.

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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,

References