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Kalanchoe glaucescens

Kalanchoe glaucescens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Kalanchoe glaucescens, scientifically known as Kalanchoe glaucescens, is a resilient succulent native to Madagascar. Renowned for its thick, glaucous leaves, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic properties. Its unique chemical composition offers intriguing possibilities for treating various ailments, making it a subject of botanical interest.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Kalanchoe Holstii · Kalanchoe Flammea · 5 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Kalanchoe glaucescens

Synonyms

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

Chemicals

Kalanchoe glaucescens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumaric Acid, palmitic acid.

Chemicals reported in Kalanchoe glaucescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Coumaric Acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
palmitic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Coumaric Acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

palmitic acid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology