Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
scapigera
ID:
358284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Britten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 397 1871

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357616

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe scapigera
  • Scapigerous Kalanchoe
  • Scapigerous Spoonwort

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Description

Kalanchoe scapigera (also called Scapigerous Kalanchoe, and many other common names) is a succulent shrub with long, narrow, pointed leaves with red margins. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kalanchoe scapigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kalanchoe scapigera has small, yellowish-green flowers that are followed by small, black, shiny fruits. The seedlings are small and conical, with a single central stem and short, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalanchoe scapigera 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 scapigera

Kalanchoe scapigera can be found in Madagascar.

Kalanchoe scapigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe scapigera?

Kalanchoe scapigera

What is the common name of Kalanchoe scapigera?

Scapiger Kalanchoe

Where is Kalanchoe scapigera native to?

Madagascar

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

James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274469-1: Based on the initial data import