Kalanchoe

K. lanceolata (?)

On a thin-soiled rocky hill top, Turbo, western Kenya. December 2015.

FLOWERS: The flowers are in dense clusters at the ends of the several branches. Color is bright yellow. Calyx and stems smooth and hairless.

SUCCULENT: Succulent stems, but the leaves are thick, succulent in texture. Branches up to a meter in height.

LEAVES: Elliptical, opposite leaves have rounded teeth along margin and are thick and fleshy.

RANGE: Many species of Kalanchoe are identified from Kenya.

FRUIT: Dry capsules.

UNARMED

Crassulaceae -- Sedum or Orpine Family

More Information:

• Book: Upland Kenya Wild Flowers and Ferns by A. D. Q. Agnew, 3rd Revised Edition, 2013, Nature Kenya - The East Africa Natural History Society
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