Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 120 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299571
Common Names
- Kalanchoe sexangularis
- Desert Cabbage
- Mexican Hat Plant
Description
Kalanchoe sexangularis (also called Six-Angled Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves with red margins. It is native to Madagascar and grows in rocky outcrops and crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Kalanchoe sexangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kalanchoe sexangularis var. intermedia (R.Fern.) R.Fern.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Kalanchoe sexangularis has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have succulent leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kalanchoe sexangularis is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting about 4-6 inches long and allow it to dry for a few days before planting. Plant the cutting in well-draining soil and water sparingly. The plant will root quickly and can be transplanted into a larger pot or garden bed.
Where to Find Kalanchoe sexangularis
Kalanchoe sexangularis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Kalanchoe sexangularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe sexangularis?
Kalanchoe sexangularis
What is the common name of Kalanchoe sexangularis?
Sexangularis Kalanchoe
What is the natural habitat of Kalanchoe sexangularis?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of 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,