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
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
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