Penwiper

Penwiper is a common name that can refer to a number of plant species in different nations.

In Britain and Africa it usually refers to Kalanchoe marmorata.

In New Zealand it usually refers to one of the species of alpine plants of the genus Notothlapsi - usually Notothlapsi rosulatum.[1]

The name refers to the layered, dark-blotched leaves, which appear ink-spattered like penwipers, cloth blotting papers used to clean the nibs of early ink pens.[2]

  • Penwiper plant
    Kalanchoe marmorata
  • Antique penwiper
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References
  1. "Te Ara The encyclopedia of New Zealand - Notothlapsi rosulatum". Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  2. Dawson, J. Forest vines to snow tussocks: The story of New Zealand Plants. Chapter 8. Wellington: Victoria University Press. 1988 page 191.
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