Kalanchoe laciniata
Kalanchoe laciniaata, commonly known as the lance-leaf kalanchoe, is a captivating succulent native to Madagascar. Characterized by its striking, pointed foliage and vibrant blooms, this resilient plant is prized by collectors. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it belongs to a genus studied for various unique biochemical and medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Kalanchoe laciniata
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Chemicals
Kalanchoe laciniata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phytosterols, quercetin, sarmentosin, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarmentosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kalanchoe laciniata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kalanchoe laciniata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, multidrug resistance, urolithiasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |