Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
1300041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 139 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299379

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe pumila
  • Dwarf Kalanchoe
  • Dwarf Flaming Katy

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Description

Kalanchoe pumila (also called Dwarf Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant with fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kalanchoe pumila is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kalanchoe pumila has small pink flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalanchoe pumila is a succulent shrub with small, fleshy, oval leaves and clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Kalanchoe pumila

Kalanchoe pumila is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Kalanchoe pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe pumila?

Kalanchoe pumila

What is the common name of Kalanchoe pumila?

Dwarf Kalanchoe

What type of plant is Kalanchoe pumila?

Succulent

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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