Kalanchoe marmorata
Kalanchoe marmorata, commonly known as the Marble Kalanchoe, is a striking succulent prized for its distinctive, marbled foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic properties. Exploring its unique biological characteristics offers fascinating insights into the diverse world of medicinal succulents.
- Scientific name: Kalanchoe marmorata
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is a member of the family Crassulaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Kalanchoe as the species Kalanchoe marmorata.
| 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 spanning several key regions across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence has been documented in Tunisia. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in both Rwanda and the DR Congo. The plant also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting the territories of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Together, these locations highlight the wide ecological range of Kalanchoe marmorata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | 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 marmorata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kalanchoe marmorata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, infections, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |