Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
peteri
ID:
1300674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Werderm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 271 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300012

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe peteri
  • Peter's Kalanchoe
  • Peter's Flapjacks

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Description

Kalanchoe peteri (also called Peter's 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 peteri 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 peteri has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalanchoe peteri is a succulent with rosettes of fleshy, green leaves. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Kalanchoe peteri

Kalanchoe peteri can be found in the wild in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Kalanchoe peteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe peteri?

Kalanchoe peteri

What are the common names of Kalanchoe peteri?

Peter's Kalanchoe

What is the growth habit of Kalanchoe peteri?

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,

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