Narrow-leaved kalanchoe
Kalanchoe lanceolata

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb. It grows up to 150 cm tall. It has a ring of dark green leaves. They do not have stalks. The stems have 4 angles.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in drier areas. It grows between 900-2,100 m in Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Botswana, Cameroon, East Africa, Egypt, Eswatini, Ghana, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, North Africa, North America, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, USA, West Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine, plant

How it is grown

It can be grown from one leaf.

Its other names

Local names

Intelezi, Moithimodiso

Synonyms

Cotyledon lanceolata Forssk.; and several others