Kalanchoe flaurantia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaurantia
ID:
358270
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desc.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 30: 14 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357602
Common Names
- Kalanchoe flaurantia
- Flaurantia Kalanchoe
- Flaurantia Spoonwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kalanchoe flaurantia (also called Flaurantia Kalanchoe, and many other common names) is a succulent shrub with long, narrow, pointed leaves with red margins. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kalanchoe flaurantia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kalanchoe flaurantia has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kalanchoe flaurantia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings from the parent plant and rooting them in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Kalanchoe flaurantia
Kalanchoe flaurantia can be found in Madagascar.
Kalanchoe flaurantia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe flaurantia?
Kalanchoe flaurantia
What is the common name of Kalanchoe flaurantia?
Flaurantia Kalanchoe
Where is Kalanchoe flaurantia native to?
Madagascar
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,
References
Bernard Descoings (1931-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77068892-1: Based on the initial data import