Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
thyrsiflora
ID:
1300236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 380 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299574

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
  • Paddle Plant
  • Flapjacks

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Description

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (also called Thyrsiflora 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 thyrsiflora 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Kalanchoe thyrsiflora has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have succulent leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora is a drought-tolerant succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and water it sparingly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe thyrsiflora?

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

What is the common name of Kalanchoe thyrsiflora?

Thyrsiflora Kalanchoe

What is the natural habitat of Kalanchoe thyrsiflora?

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,