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Other names for Bryophyllum pinnatum

Phoenix plant, Mexican hat, lantern flower.

Morphological characteristics of Bryophyllum pinnatum

Bryophyllum pinnatum is a perennial succulent herb in the Crassulaceae family, Kalanchoe genus, with a plant height of 50-100cm, a single stem, branched, upright, and brown. In early spring, a hard flower stalk emerges from the center of the plant. The follicles are enclosed within the calyx and corolla. The seeds are small and striped. The flowering period is from 1-3. It is mainly distributed on hillsides, ditch-side roadsides, and moist grasslands in Fujian, Taiwan, China, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places, and is often cultivated in greenhouses and gardens in various regions.

Growth habits of Bryophyllum pinnatum

It likes a sunny, warm and humid environment, is relatively tolerant, and is very cold-tolerant, suitable for growing in well-drained acidic soil. Drought-tolerant. It likes well-drained fertile sandy loam. The optimum growth temperature is 13 to 19°C, and the winter temperature is 7 to 10°C.

Uses of Bryophyllum pinnatum

Economic

The whole plant is used as medicine; it can detoxify and reduce swelling, invigorate blood and relieve pain, and draw out toxins and promote tissue regeneration. It is cultivated for ornamental use. Leaf cuttings are commonly used for propagation. In warm seasons, take mature leaves and lay them flat on wet sand; within a few days they will take root at the notches along the leaf margin and grow into small plants, which can then be cut off and moved into small pots.

Horticultural

Broad-leaved Bryophyllum pinnatum is the most common succulent plant. Its leaves are thick and juicy, and neat, beautiful adventitious buds grow along the edges, resembling a group of little butterflies. They fly down to the ground and immediately take root to propagate future generations, which is quite charming. Used for potted plants, it is a great material for windowsill greening, and also adds elegant charm when decorating a study or guest room.

Medicinal

Whole plant (Bryophyllum pinnatum): slightly sour, astringent, cool. Reduces swelling, invigorates blood and relieves pain, draws out toxins and promotes tissue regeneration. For external use on carbuncles, sores and toxins, breast carbuncles, erysipelas, otitis media, mumps, traumatic bleeding, bruises, fractures, burns and scalds.