Kalanchoe laciniata
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Crassulaceae |
Genus: | Kalanchoe |
Species: | K. laciniata
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Binomial name | |
Kalanchoe laciniata | |
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Kalanchoe laciniata, commonly known as the christmas tree plant or cathedral bells, is a small plant which [citation needed] is native to the Arabian Peninsula, Eritrea, and the Middle East but it also can be found in parts of India and Sri Lanka.[1]
Kalanchoe laciniata is a succulent plant with reddish erect simple stems, with fleshy green leaves. It grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in height. The leaves are compound or dissected, up to 140 mm (5.5 in) long and 80 mm (3.1 in) wide. The flowers are greenish-white to light orange in colour and grow up to 15 mm (0.59 in) long.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kalanchoe laciniata (L.) DC". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Kalanchoe laciniata (Christmas Tree Plant)". World of Succulents. Retrieved 15 February 2022.