Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Bull. Mens. 2: 25 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299976
Common Names
- Kalanchoe globulifera
- Globe-bearing Kalanchoe
- Globulifera Kalanchoe
Description
Kalanchoe globulifera (also called Globe Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy, round leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kalanchoe globulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kalanchoe globulifera has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kalanchoe globulifera can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered when the soil is dry. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Kalanchoe globulifera
Kalanchoe globulifera is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and greenhouses.
Kalanchoe globulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe globulifera?
Kalanchoe globulifera
What is the common name of Kalanchoe globulifera?
Globular Kalanchoe
What is the natural habitat of Kalanchoe globulifera?
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,