Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
358324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 446 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357656

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe pinnata
  • Pinnata Kalanchoe
  • Kalanchoe

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Synonyms

  • Vereia pinnata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bryophyllum calcicola (H.Perrier) V.V.Byalt [unknown]
  • Bryophyllum calycinum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Bryophyllum germinans Blanco [unknown]
  • Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken [unknown]
  • Cotyledon calycina Roth [unknown]
  • Cotyledon calyculata Sol. ex Sims [unknown]
  • Cotyledon pinnata Lam. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon rhizophylla Roxb. [unknown]
  • Crassula pinnata L.f. [unknown]
  • Crassuvia floripendia Comm. ex Lam. [unknown]
  • Kalanchoe pinnata brevicalyx Raym.-Hamet & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Kalanchoe calcicola (H.Perrier) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Kalanchoe brevicalyx (Raym.-Hamet & H.Perrier) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Sedum madagascariense Clus. [unknown]
  • Crassuvia floripenula Comm. [unknown]
  • Kalanchoe pinnata floripendula Pers. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon calyculata Solander [unknown]
  • Kalanchoe pinnata calcicola H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Kalanchoe pinnata (also called 'Pinnate 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 pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and burns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kalanchoe pinnata has white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalanchoe pinnata is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and let it dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more sections and replant each section in its own pot. Both methods will produce new plants that are identical to the parent plant.

Where to Find Kalanchoe pinnata

Kalanchoe pinnata is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Kalanchoe pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe pinnata?

Kalanchoe pinnata

What is the common name of Kalanchoe pinnata?

Pinnata Kalanchoe

How tall does Kalanchoe pinnata grow?

Up to 10.5 feet 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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274438-1: Based on the initial data import