Chandelier plant
Kalanchoe delagoensis Eckl. & Zeyh.
Kalanchoe delagoensis, commonly known as chandelier plant, is a succulent species from the Crassulaceae family. Native to Madagascar, it is known for its ability to reproduce vegetatively through plantlets that form on the edges of its leaves. The species was first described in 1837 by Eckl. & Zeyh.
Description
Kalanchoe delagoensis is a member of the genus Kalanchoe and is widely distributed across several regions, including BR, Madeira Island, CK, WS, PW, AI, KI, IT, PT, MX, ET, JM, ZW, IN, UG, TR, AO, MG, MS, and Agulhas National Park. It was previously classified under the name Bryophyllum delagoense. This plant is notable for its unique reproductive method, which involves the development of plantlets along the margins of its leaves, allowing for efficient vegetative propagation.
Other common names
Chandelier plantchandelier-plant
Distribution
BR · Madeira Island · CK · WS · PW · AI · KI · IT · PT · MX · ET · JM · ZW · IN · UG · TR · AO · MG · MS · Agulhas National Park · Bontebok National Park · Garden Route National Park · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Kruger National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Lake Mburo National Park · Paz de Río · Antioquia, Bolívar, Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Quindío, Santander · TW · JP
Synonyms
Bryophyllum delagoenseBryophyllum tubiflorumBryophyllum verticillatumGeaya purpureaBryophyllum delagoenseKalanchoe verticillata