Kalanchoe laciniata
Kalanchoe laciniata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Kalanchoe laciniata, scientifically known as Kalanchoe laciniata, is a captivating succulent native to Madagascar. Renowned for its distinctive, deeply lobed leaves and resilient nature, this plant is prized by collectors. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant interest in traditional herbal practices for its unique bioactive properties.
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Kalanchoe Gloveri · Vereia Laciniata · 8 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kalanchoe laciniataSynonyms
- Kalanchoe gloveri
- Vereia laciniata
- Cotyledon laciniata
- Kalanchoe craibii
- Kalanchoe carnea
- Kalanchoe lentiginosa
- Kalanchoe rohlfsii
- Kalanchoe schweinfurthii
- Kalanchoe petitiaesii
- Kalanchoe angustifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Saxifragales, and the family Crassulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Kalanchoe, specifically as the species Kalanchoe laciniata.
| 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 regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in Rwanda. Moving toward the northeast, it can be found within the borders of Chad. The species also inhabits parts of Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within Ethiopia and Eritrea. Finally, its range extends further into the horn of Africa to include Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | 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 |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Kalanchoe laciniata, is often utilized in its entirety, as the whole plant possesses various bioactive properties that contribute to its medicinal value. The leaves are particularly distinctive, characterized by their fleshy, succulent texture and serrated edges, serving as the primary site for storing water and essential secondary metabolites used in traditional treatments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kalanchoe laciniata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phytosterols, Sarmentosin, Tannin, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarmentosin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- RSC advances
- TheScientificWorldJournal
Phytosterols
- RSC advances
Sarmentosin
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Tannin
- RSC advances
Tannins
- TheScientificWorldJournal
quercetin
- RSC advances
Activities
Kalanchoe laciniata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Mutagenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kalanchoe laciniata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, multidrug resistance, urolithiasis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug resistance | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithiasis | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua-methanolic and n-hexane extracts | EXCLI journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |