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Mother of thousands

Kalanchoe daigremontiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Mother of thousands, scientifically known as Kalanchoe daigremontiana, is a resilient succulent renowned for its rapid reproduction. Characterized by scalloped leaves and tiny plantlets along its edges, this hardy species is studied for its diverse phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Mother-Of-Millions · Devil'S-Backbone · 3 more
Scientific synonyms
Bryophyllum Daigremontianum

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Aranto
  • Curalotodo
  • Espinazo del diablo de Madagascar
  • Planta lagarto de Madagascar
  • Espinazo del diablo

German:

  • Brutblatt

French:

  • Kalanchoé de Daigremont

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Kalanchoe daigremontiana

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales, it is specifically situated within the family Crassulaceae. It is further identified by its genus, Kalanchoe, and its species name, Kalanchoe daigremontiana.

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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing naturally across various territories, including the islands of Baleares, Corse, and Sardegna. Furthermore, its presence extends to the mainland areas of both Portugal and Spain. These diverse locations highlight the plant's preference for the unique coastal and island environments of the southwest. Consequently, its range is defined by these specific European maritime locations.

Region Area Source
Southwestern Europe Baleares WCVP
Southwestern Europe Corse WCVP
Southwestern Europe Portugal WCVP
Southwestern Europe Sardegna WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP
Southeastern Europe Sicilia WCVP
Northern Africa Algeria WCVP
Northern Africa Morocco WCVP
Northern Africa Tunisia WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant is characterized primarily by its thick, fleshy leaf structures, which serve as the main reservoir for moisture and medicinal compounds. Each succulent leaf is typically large, paddle-shaped, and features scalloped or crenate margins that allow for specialized reproduction through plantlets. Because the leaf is the most prominent and functional part of Kalanchoe daigremontiana, it is often the primary component studied for its unique chemical properties and biological activities.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Kalanchoe daigremontiana has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, quercetin, 19-oxodesacetylcinobufagin, 4''-O-Acetylafzelin, 9,12,13-TriHOME.

Chemicals reported in Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
kaempferol 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
19-oxodesacetylcinobufagin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4''-O-Acetylafzelin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
9,12,13-TriHOME 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BERSALDEGENIN 1,3,5-ORTHOACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Blumenol C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Corchorifatty acid F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fatty acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

kaempferol

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
  2. Planta medica

quercetin

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
  2. Planta medica

19-oxodesacetylcinobufagin

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

4''-O-Acetylafzelin

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

9,12,13-TriHOME

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

BERSALDEGENIN 1,3,5-ORTHOACETATE

  1. Planta medica

Blumenol C

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Corchorifatty acid F

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Fatty acids

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Flavonoids

  1. Planta medica

Medicinal Uses

Kalanchoe daigremontiana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1, HSV-2, breast, drought, melanoma.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
HSV-1 Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
HSV-2 Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
breast Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
drought Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
melanoma Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
wounds Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Kd-AC fraction Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aqueous leaf extract Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
feed supplement Biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
nanovesicle preparations Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆