Clades:
Kalanchoideae;
Crassulales;
Crassulidae;
Asteranae;
Angiospermae;
Plants;
Kingdoms.
Cotyledon barbeyiEnglish: Pig’s Ear plant.
Region: South Africa.
Habitat: full sun to partial shade; prefers well-draining soil, sandy or rocky; intolerant of frost.
Ecology: provide shelter to small insects and wildlife; sensitive to mealybugs and aphids.
Culture: symbol of resilience and adaptability.
Use: ornamental; medicinal.
BotanyType: herb; succulent; perennial; 30 to 60 cm tall.
Stem: clumping, branching, creating a bushy appearance.
Leaves: thick, fleshy, resembling the ears of pigs; ovate; 5 to 15 long; shade of green, with a reddish hue when exposed to sunlight; covered in a waxy coating
Inflorescence: bell-shaped.
Flowers: yellow or orange; blooming on tall stalks, during summer.
Pollination: by bees and birds
Reproduction: by offsets or leaf cuttings.
Action: astringent.
Skin: irritations.