Kalanchoe tomentosa
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Kalanchoe tomentosa is a species of the genus Kalanchoe in the family Crassulaceae ( Crassulaceae ). The species is named after its felted (Latin tomentosus ) leaves. In Madagascar, where the species is common, it is believed that a flowering plant is a sign of prosperity and wealth.
Description
The perennial shrubs reach stature heights of 80 to 100 centimeters and are completely enveloped by dense, white, felt-like hairs. The densely leafy, upright shoots branch out from the base. The alternate, 7 inches long and about 2 centimeters broad leaves, which are often arranged in rosettes, are long - oval and on the underside of keel -like concave. The ganzrandigen leaf edges are rounded and cut in the upper part with dark brown teeth. The green, yellow-brown to purple, bell- shaped flowers are upright urn to spread up and sit at 4-10 mm long pedicles. The obovate seeds are about 2 millimeters in size.
Systematics and distribution
Kalanchoe tomentosa is used in central Madagascar on rocky ground. The first description was in 1882 by John Gilbert Baker. There are numerous cultivars.