Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1300037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 359 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299375

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe grandiflora
  • Large-Flowered Kalanchoe
  • Large-Flowered Flaming Katy

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Description

Kalanchoe grandiflora (also called Grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora

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

Kalanchoe grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe grandiflora?

Kalanchoe grandiflora

What is the common name of Kalanchoe grandiflora?

Large-flowered Kalanchoe

What type of plant is Kalanchoe grandiflora?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8900011: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.