Some extracts from Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalanchoe_pinnata
*Kalanchoe pinnata* (syn. *Bryophyllum calycinum*, *Bryophyllum pinnatum*, also known as the *Air Plant*, *Life Plant*, *Miracle Leaf*, *Goethe Plant*and the *Katakataka* (Filipino <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino>)) is a succulent plant <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succulent_plant> native to Madagascar<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar>. It is distinctive for the profusion of miniature plantlets that form on the margins of its leaves, a trait it has in common with the other members of the *Bryophyllum <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryophyllum>* section of the *Kalanchoe* genus. It is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in temperate regions of Asia, the Pacific and Caribbean.Much of the reason for the widespread naturalization of this plant can be traced to its popularity as a garden plant. The writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Wolfgang_von_Goethe>- who also was an amateur naturalist <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_history> of some repute - was "passionately fond" of this plant and liked to give the baby plantlets as gifts to friends who visited his home. Vernacular names for *Kalanchoe pinnata* include Cathedral Bells<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Bells>, Air Plant <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Plant>, Life Plant, Miracle Leaf, Goethe Plant and the Katakataka. The first two of these are also commonly names for plants of other species and genera. Also called "Wonder of the World" in the English speaking Caribbean. Other links for :http://www.rain-tree.com/Plant-Images/kalanchoe-pic.htm(lots of pix.), http://www.rain-tree.com/coirama.htm (details with med. use). 2009/2/5 Vidya Rao <[email protected]> > Dear Rahul > The plant belongs to family Crassulaceae > > Genus is Kalanchoe . Species most likely is Kalanchoe pinnata > Very lovely plant.. > > Great picture > > Rgds > vidya > > On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Rahul Natu <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I don't remember exactly where I clicked this but >> >> this is in the Sahyadris for sure ! >> >> May i have the ID pl. >> >> -- >> Regards, >> - Rahul Natu >> RIM # 93225-97788 >> >> http://picasaweb.google.com/rahulnatu >> >> >> > > > -- > > Vidya Rao > Junior Research Fellow, > School for Ecology and Conservation, > University of Agricultural Sciences, BANGLORE > & Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. > > www.ecoorgsindia.blogspot.com > > > > -- With regards, J.M.Garg "We often ignore the beauty around us" Creating Awareness about Indian Flora & Fauna: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
