Kalanchoe longiflora
Kalanchoe longiflora | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Crassulaceae |
Genus: | Kalanchoe |
Species: | K. longiflora
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Binomial name | |
Kalanchoe longiflora Schltr.
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Kalanchoe longiflora, also known as tugela cliff-kalanchoe or long-flower kalanchoe, is a species of the
Distribution
A cliff-denizen, the plant is mainly found on rock edges and
A vulnerable and rare plant,[3] Kalanchoe longiflora is elusively known and is currently found in less than five regions which are proximate to compactly populated areas, thus degrading the surrounding natural areas due to grazing, trampling and agriculture. Nonetheless, as this plant prefers rocky sites, it could be protected from most human-caused damages and, as such, its population is stable.[4]
Description
Heat and drought tolerant, its leaves can transform from a deep green to
Yellow flowers appear on its
The plant can be confused with Kalanchoe sexangularis, but should be differentiated by its four-angled stems, grey patelliform leaves, and its longer corolla tube. Furthermore, the stems of K. sexangularis are cylindrical to irregularly ridged and its corolla tube is 7-10mm long.
Cultivation
Appropriate for containers, rock gardens, groundcover, prolonged walls and arid gardens, the plant would grow well on well-drained
Propagation
Propagated by
References
- ^ ISBN 978-3-642-55874-0.
- ^ Court, D. (2010). Succulent flora of southern Africa. Revised edition. Struik Nature , an imprint of Random House Struik (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town.
- ^ "Kalanchoe longiflora". Red List of South African Plants. 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2018. Listed as Vulnerable
- ^ Descoings, B. (2003). Kalanchoe. In: U. Eggli (Ed.), Illustrated handbook of succulent plants:Crassulaceae: 143–181. Springer Verlag, Berlin.
- ^ Von Staden, L. & Dayaram, A. 2011. Kalanchoe longiflora Schltr. ex J.M.Wood. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2013.1.
- ^ Hutchings, A. 1996. Zulu Medicinal Plants, an inventory . University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg.
- ^ Jackson, W.P.U. 1990. Origins and Meanings of Names of South African Plant Genera . UCT Printing Department, Cape Town.
- ^ Leistner, O.A. (ed.). 2000. Seed plants of southern Africa: families and genera. Strelitzia 10. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria.
External links
- Media related to Kalanchoe longiflora at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Kalanchoe longiflora at Wikispecies