Kalanchoe glaucescens
Kalanchoe glaucescens, commonly known as the Silver Kalanchoe, is a striking succulent prized for its powdery, blue-grey foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant is valued in traditional herbal practices. Its unique chemical composition offers potential therapeutic benefits, making it a fascinating subject for natural medicinal studies.
- Scientific name: Kalanchoe glaucescens
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales, it is a member of the Crassulaceae family. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Kalanchoe.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the horn of Africa, the species is also found throughout Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Djibouti and Eritrea within this northeastern zone. Finally, its range extends into the highlands and territories of Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |