Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
goldblattiana
ID:
1252553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ornduff

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 407 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251891

Common Names

  • Goldblatt's Villarsia
  • Goldblatt's Water-buttons
  • Goldblattiana Villarsia

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Description

Villarsia goldblattiana (also called villarsia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, upright habit with numerous stems and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 20-30°C.

Uses & Benefits

Villarsia goldblattiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Villarsia goldblattiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villarsia goldblattiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of light frosts. Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Villarsia goldblattiana

Villarsia goldblattiana can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands in South Africa.

Villarsia goldblattiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Villarsia goldblattiana?

Villarsia goldblattiana

What are the common names of Villarsia goldblattiana?

Goldblatt's Villarsia

What is the natural habitat of Villarsia goldblattiana?

Villarsia goldblattiana is native to South America and is found in moist and shady areas

Species in the Menyanthaceae family

Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,

References