The Genus Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Ecuador: From Gardens to the Wild.

ABSTRACT: The genus Kalanchoe, mostly indigenous from Madagascar and Tropical Africa, is widely traded for ornamental value. In this study, we provided an updated list of wild and cultivated Kalanchoe taxa in Ecuador; we analyzed the temporal-spatial pattern of their records, and we categorized the invasion status for each taxon and its environment preferences. The records of any taxa belonging to this genus were compiled from an extensive search using various information sources. Our results confirmed the presence of 16 taxa of Kalanchoe in the country. Seven species and a hybrid were detected in the wild. Kalanchoe densiflora, K. laxiflora, K. pinnata, K. tubiflora, and K. ×houghtonii were categorized as invasive. We detected invasive

SUBMITTER: Vargas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9269312 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature