Kalanchoe crenata

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A shrub that keeps growing from year to year. It has one or two erect stems 1.5 m tall. The leaves are oval and 4-11 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. They have blunt teeth.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Brazil, Central Africa, Central America, Hawaii, Pacific, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa, South America

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a snack and for flavouring.

Edible parts

Leaves, leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cotyledon aegyptiaca Lam.; Cotyledon crenata (Andrews) Vent.; and others