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Local Name Amarapoi
Botanical Name Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers
Common Name Air plant, Leaf of life
Family Crassulaceae
Distribution Found throughout India including Odisha. Native to Madagascar and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas around world
Habit Herb
Short Description It is an erect and branched herb growing up to about 1 meter.
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Descriptions

The stems are often reddish-brown or green. Leaves are fleshy, succulent, and arranged in an alternate pattern along the stem. Each leaf is typically lanceolate with serrated margins. The leaves are often green with reddish or purple margins. Inflorescence produces in terminal clusters of small tubular flowers at the end of its stems. The flowers are typically bell-shaped and yellow to orange to red in color.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

July - February

Use(s)

The leaf juice is used to cure kidney problems.