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Velvet leaf

Kalanchoe beharensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Saxifragales (Saxifragales)
Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Kalanchoe
Species
Kalanchoe beharensis (Velvet leaf)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese kalanchoe

Similar Species in Kalanchoe

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Kalanchoe pinnata
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Chandelier plant
Kalanchoe delagoensis
Not Evaluated
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Devil's backbone
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Not Evaluated
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Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe lateritia
Least Concern
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Lavender scallops
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi
Not Evaluated
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Madagascar widow's-thrill
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Not Evaluated
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Neverdie
Kalanchoe crenata
Not Evaluated
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Palm beachbells
Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvet leaf?
The scientific name of Velvet leaf is Kalanchoe beharensis. It belongs to the genus Kalanchoe.
Where does Velvet leaf live?
Velvet leaf is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Taiwan, Uganda, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
What family does Velvet leaf belong to?
Velvet leaf (Kalanchoe beharensis) belongs to the genus Kalanchoe, which is part of the taxonomic family Crassulaceae.
What kingdom does Velvet leaf belong to?
Velvet leaf (Kalanchoe beharensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Velvet leaf?
The closest relatives of Velvet leaf in the genus Kalanchoe include Cathedral bells, Chandelier plant, Devil's backbone, Kalanchoe, Lavender scallops.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Kalanchoe — 9 Species

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Cathedral bells
Kalanchoe pinnata
NE 🐾
Chandelier plant
Kalanchoe delagoensis
NE 🐾
Devil's backbone
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
NE 🐾
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe lateritia
LC 🐾
Lavender scallops
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi
NE 🐾
Madagascar widow's-thrill
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
NE 🐾
Neverdie
Kalanchoe crenata
NE 🐾
Palm beachbells
Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri
NE
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Velvet leaf
Kalanchoe beharensis
NE
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