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  1. Bryophyllum pinnatum

  2. Hi My name is Harjit, I am from Napier I am looking for Bryophyllum pinnatum. does anyone know where can i find this plant? I need it for my kidney stone.

  3. All I can think of is that you try your local Cactus and Succulent Group - you must have one, and if not they exist in Auckland. They will have it for sure. Its often sold as "Lizard Plant"

  4. Hi Peter. It is not Lizard Plant. Bryophyllum pinnatum has other name : Air Plant, Life Plant, Miracle Leaf, and Goethe Plant

  5. Indeed - and as with any vernacular - the application of such names is imprecise and usually vague. Thus around Auckland Bryophyllum pinnatum is often called 'Lizard Plant" and sold as such - pop into Kings Plant Barn and have a look. This is one of the reasons why I prefer people learnt the actual scientific name and used these in preference to vernaculars BUT as you had asked where Bryophyllum pinnatum might be purchased from I gave you an answer, and to assist you further also the name that is used for that plant in the commercial sector - as you will probably need that. As far as I am concerned "Lizard Plant" applies to Bryophyllum daigremontianum - which LOL I see Landcare Research (NZPND) state is called 'Devil's Backbone' - so there you go, a classic example of the value of learning vernaculars!!!

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