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
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.
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 Villarsia genus
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,