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Kalanchoe pinnata

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Kalanchoe pinnata is an erect, evergreen, usually unbranched, smooth, succulent herb. It can grow up to 200cm tall. The stems usually become more or less woody, especially near the base. Plants can become more or less leafless when flowering. The plant has a wide range of medicinal uses and is often harvested from the wild. It is commonly grown as an ornamental in the tropics, and as a houseplant in colder areas.

Uses

Parts Used

Chemical Composition

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Common names

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

How to plant/cultivate

Prefers a sunny position but tolerant of some shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Photo Gallery

References

  1. Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare
  2. [Chemistry]
  3. [Morphology]
  4. Cultivation

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