Status:
valid
Authors:
Haw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Saxifrag. Enum. 2: 23 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300288
Common Names
- Kalanchoe ceratophylla
- Ceratophylla Kalanchoe
- Ceratophylla Kalanchoe
Description
Kalanchoe ceratophylla (also called Ceratophyllum Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers. It is native to the mountains of southwestern China and grows in rocky, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kalanchoe ceratophylla is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover, as it can spread quickly and is drought tolerant. It can also be used to create living walls and as a filler in rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kalanchoe ceratophylla var. indochinensis H.Ohba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kalanchoe ceratophylla is a small, yellow-green bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kalanchoe ceratophylla is a succulent plant that grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in moist soil. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Kalanchoe ceratophylla
Kalanchoe ceratophylla can be found in the wild in Madagascar.
Kalanchoe ceratophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe ceratophylla?
Kalanchoe ceratophylla
How often should Kalanchoe ceratophylla be watered?
Kalanchoe ceratophylla should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
What type of soil is best for Kalanchoe ceratophylla?
Kalanchoe ceratophylla prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Species in the Kalanchoe genus
Kalanchoe angolensis,
Kalanchoe antennifera,
Kalanchoe cherukondensis,
Kalanchoe bogneri,
Kalanchoe brachyloba,
Kalanchoe bhidei,
Kalanchoe chevalieri,
Kalanchoe welwitschii,
Kalanchoe velutina,
Kalanchoe inaurata,
Kalanchoe humifica,
Kalanchoe humilis,
Kalanchoe hauseri,
Kalanchoe hametorum,
Kalanchoe lokarana,
Kalanchoe leblancae,
Kalanchoe lindmanii,
Kalanchoe longifolia,
Kalanchoe lubangensis,
Kalanchoe latisepala,
Kalanchoe laciniata,
Kalanchoe laetivirens,
Kalanchoe lanceolata,
Kalanchoe lateritia,
Kalanchoe craibii,
Kalanchoe crenata,
Kalanchoe deficiens,
Kalanchoe curvula,
Kalanchoe cymbifolia,
Kalanchoe campanulata,
Kalanchoe faustii,
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi,
Kalanchoe fernandesii,
Kalanchoe flaurantia,
Kalanchoe delagoensis,
Kalanchoe dinklagei,
Kalanchoe farinacea,
Kalanchoe elizae,
Kalanchoe scapigera,
Kalanchoe schliebenii,
Kalanchoe sanctula,
Kalanchoe salazarii,
Kalanchoe rosulata,
Kalanchoe tetramera,
Kalanchoe teixeirae,
Kalanchoe ndotoensis,
Kalanchoe richaudii,
Kalanchoe montana,
Kalanchoe olivacea,
Kalanchoe manginii,
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,