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Genus of flowering plants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Weldenia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Commelinaceae, first formally described in 1829. It has one single species: Weldenia candida,[3] which grows natively in Mexico and Guatemala.[1][4][5]
Weldenia candida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Commelinales |
Family: | Commelinaceae |
Subfamily: | Commelinoideae |
Tribe: | Tradescantieae |
Subtribe: | Thyrsanthemineae |
Genus: | Weldenia Schult.f. |
Species: | W. candida |
Binomial name | |
Weldenia candida | |
Synonyms[1][2] | |
This herbaceous perennial has broad green, strap-shaped leaves growing in a rosette. The central, three-petalled, bright white flowers are borne over a long period in late spring and summer. Hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), in temperate zones it prefers mild sheltered locations in full sun, with neutral or acid well-drained soil.[6] It requires dry conditions over winter, so is best grown in an alpine house or similar, where protection can be provided.
The Latin specific epithet candida means "shining white".[7]
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