Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
1300381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britten

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 393 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299719

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe glaucescens
  • Paddle Plant
  • Silver Spoons

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Description

Kalanchoe glaucescens (also called Glaucous Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with thick, fleshy leaves. It is native to Madagascar and typically grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kalanchoe glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Kalanchoe glaucescens 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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Where to Find Kalanchoe glaucescens

Kalanchoe glaucescens can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Kalanchoe glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe glaucescens?

Kalanchoe glaucescens

What is the common name of Kalanchoe glaucescens?

Glaucous Kalanchoe

What is the natural habitat of Kalanchoe glaucescens?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8901301: Based on the initial data import
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.