Status:
valid
Authors:
Leblanc & Raym.-Hamet
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 305 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300010
Common Names
- Kalanchoe mitejea
- Mitejea Kalanchoe
- Mitejea Flapjacks
Description
Kalanchoe mitejea (also called Mitejea Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with a green hue. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kalanchoe mitejea 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 mitejea 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 mitejea can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Kalanchoe mitejea
Kalanchoe mitejea 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 mitejea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe mitejea?
Kalanchoe mitejea
What are the common names of Kalanchoe mitejea?
Mitejea Kalanchoe
What is the growth habit of Kalanchoe mitejea?
It is a low-growing succulent with stems that grow up to 30 cm tall
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
Alice Leblanc: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leblanc' in the authors string.