Reproductive and recruitment traits as indicators of the invasive potential of Kalanchoe daigremontiana (Crassulaceae) and Stapelia gigantea (Apocynaceae) in a Neotropical arid zone. While they look good in pots, you should be aware before planting them on the ground that these plants are considered invasive. Up to 3 feet tall. is "delagoensis") Page 1 of 1 : Total specimen records retrieved: 15 Sorted on: Family(alphabetical, modern circumscription)/species South Invasive (No Uses) For Status Assessments: Invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Search. IFAS Publication SP 257. It is one of a group of plants that reproduce asexually by producing plantlets at the margins of the leaves. Allow the soil to dry between waterings and place in full sun to partial shade conditions. Integrated Management of Nonnative Plants in Natural Areas of Florida (EDIS publication SP 242). It is very easy to grow in potting soil appropriate for cacti and succulents in a pot with several drainage holes. Population Ecology, 54:225-237. Search for: (Genus is "kalanchoe") AND (Species Ep. Chandelier Plant (Kalanchoe delagoensis or K. tubiflora): A Bryophyllum type Kalanchoe known as Mother of Millions (because it is aggressively prolific) or Chandelier Plant (because of its upright, cylindrical leaves).This species is native to Madagascar and Mozambique, where it grows as dense stands in a wide range of habitats. UF / IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants Archive. Mother of Millions is a succulent plant native to Madagascar and is often grown as a houseplant. EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. University of Florida, Gainesville. Invasive.org is a joint project of University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Forest Service, USDA Identification Technology Program, and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture N.C. Read our Commitment to Diversity | Read our Privacy Statement. This species appears on the following legally prohibited plant lists, UF-IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas, CATEGORY II on the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council’s (FLEPPC) 2017 List of Invasive Plant Species, Control information: Integrated Management of Nonnative Plants in Natural Areas of Florida (EDIS publication SP 242)1. Herrera I, Nassar JM, 2009. Bryophyllum delagoense is invasive in parts of Kenya, naturalised in Uganda (A.B.R. obs.) University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Kalanchoe delagoensis, formerly known as Bryophyllum delagoensis and commonly called mother of millions or Chandelier plant, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar.Like other members of Bryophyllum (now included in Kalanchoe), it is able to propagate vegetatively from plantlets that develop on its leaf margins..
It has become invasive in some parts of the world. The petiole and blade are indistinguishable, reddish-green to gray-green with reddish-brown spots, narrowly oblong, subcylindric and grooved. You may find this plant coming up in your other pots or even on the ground if taken outside in the summer. Kalanchoe Delagoensis ‘Chandelier Plant’ can tolerate mild frost and slightly freezing temperatures but only for short periods of time. Its tubular, grey-green leaves are marked with dark purple blotches. Kalanchoe x houghtonii D.B.Ward: Common Name: MOTHER-OF-MILLIONS: Plant Notes: This is a triploid hybrid that was made by Arthur D. Houghton in San Fernando, California. Identification and Biology of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas. Habitat Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. These plants were found in a Ft. Lauderdale public park. Seeds were produced using pollen of the tetraploid K. delagoensis to pollinate the diploid K. … 1998. In addition to plantlets, it will also bloom occasionally in winter with a cluster of drooping tubular flowers at the tops of stems. Will be reassessed every 10 years. General Information Scientific name: Acacia auriculiformisPronunciation: uh-KAY-shuh ah-rick-yoo-lih-FOR-missCommon name(s): earleaf acaciaFamily: FabaceaeUSDA hardiness zones: 10A through 11 (Figure 2)Origin: native to northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and IndonesiaUF/IFAS Invasive Assessment Status: caution, may be recommended but manage to prevent escape (Central, South); … Frost Tolerance. Introduced, naturalised or invasive in East Africa. Kalanchoe delagoensis View the herbarium specimen image from the University of Florida Herbarium Digital Imaging Projects. Kalanchoe delagoensis NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. UF / IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants Archive 7922 NW 71 Street Gainesville, FL 32653 Main Office: 352-392-9613 | Email: caip-website@ufl.edu 1-6 inches long by .1-.2 inches wide, margins entire except for 3-9 conic teeth at the apex. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org, State List - This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. Fruits dry, indehiscent, papery follicles with numerous seeds. Both the Kalanchoe tubiflora and Kalanchoe delagoensis are often called ‘Mother of Millions,’ due to their similar growth habit. University of Florida Herbarium Digital Imaging Projects. and K. Craddock Burks. form a strategic partnership called N.C. Kalanchoe delagoensisView the herbarium specimen image from the University of Florida Herbarium Digital Imaging Projects. Witt pers. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Leaves mostly opposite or whorled in sets of three and evenly spaced. NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to 165 pp. Erect green stem with short sterile shoots at the base. Questions and/or comments to the Bugwood Webmaster, Jil M. Swearingen, Survey of invasive plants occurring on National Park Service lands, 2000-2007, WeedUS - Database of Plants Invading Natural Areas in the United States, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
1-1.5 inch long tubular reddish to orange flowers with some yellow on the inside, bloom in a dangling cluster at the top of stems. These then fall to the ground and readily root and grow in just about anything. Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day), Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours). Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. This species has been found growing prolifically in parts of Nairobi National Park.