Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
358218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 397 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357550

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe humilis
  • Humble Kalanchoe
  • Humble Spoonwort

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Synonyms

  • Kalanchoe prasina N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Kalanchoe figuereidoi Croizat [unknown]

Description

Kalanchoe humilis (also called Dwarf Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are yellow-green. It grows in dry soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kalanchoe humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kalanchoe humilis is yellow and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalanchoe humilis is a succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring and root them in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and water regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots and grow them in a sunny location.

Where to Find Kalanchoe humilis

Kalanchoe humilis is native to Madagascar.

Kalanchoe humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe humilis?

Kalanchoe humilis

What is the common name of Kalanchoe humilis?

Humble Kalanchoe

What type of plant is Kalanchoe humilis?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2335794: Based on the initial data import
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.