Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
lokarana
ID:
358226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 30: 16 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357558

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe lokarana
  • Lokarana Kalanchoe
  • Lokarana Spoonwort

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Synonyms

  • Bryophyllum lokarana (Desc.) V.V.Byalt [unknown]

Description

Kalanchoe lokarana (also called 'Lokarana Kalanchoe', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kalanchoe lokarana has been used as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kalanchoe lokarana 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 lokarana is a perennial succulent native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Kalanchoe lokarana

Kalanchoe lokarana is native to Madagascar.

Kalanchoe lokarana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe lokarana?

Kalanchoe lokarana

What is the common name of Kalanchoe lokarana?

Lokarana Kalanchoe

What type of plant is Kalanchoe lokarana?

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,