Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Devil's Backbone, Devil's Backbone
Also known as: Bryophyllum daigremontianum (Raym.-Hamet & H.Perrier) A.Berger
- Bryophyllum daigremontianum (Raym.-Hamet & H.Perrier) A.Berger
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Crassulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Kalanchoe daigremontiana (commonly known as Devil's Backbone) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Crassulaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Algeria, Argentina Northeast, Bahamas, Baleares, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Colombia, Cook Is., Corse, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Madeira, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niue, Pakistan, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Sardegna, Senegal, Sicilia, Spain, St.Helena, Texas, Tunisia, Zimbabwe