Kalanchoe ceratophylla
Kalanchoe ceratophylla, commonly known as the Horned Kalanchoe, is a striking succulent native to Madagascar. Characterized by its unique, fleshy leaves and distinctive horn-like projections, this resilient plant is prized in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its purported antioxidant properties and its ability to support various healing processes.
- Scientific name: Kalanchoe ceratophylla
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Saxifrages and the family Crassulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Kalanchoe, specifically as the species Kalanchoe ceratophylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kalanchoe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends further east to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the plant is known to grow within the borders of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kalanchoe ceratophylla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Erythritol, Friedelan-3-one, Glutinol, Neophytadiene, Squalene.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Erythritol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelan-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glutinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neophytadiene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kalanchoe ceratophylla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |