Kalanchoe mortagei
Kalanchoe mortagei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Kalanchoe mortagei, scientifically known as Kalanchoe mortagei, is a striking succulent native to Madagascar. Renowned for its unique, fleshy leaves, this plant is frequently studied in ethnobotany for its potential medicinal properties. It is often explored for its bioactive compounds, offering intriguing possibilities for traditional and modern wellness.
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Kalanchoe Poincarei Var. Mortagei · Bryophyllum Mortagei
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kalanchoe mortageiSynonyms
- Kalanchoe poincarei var. mortagei
- Bryophyllum mortagei
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales, it is a member of the family Crassulaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its classification under 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 and widespread geographical distribution across several continents. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the region of Zimbabwe. Its presence extends to the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within the island of Madagascar. Moving toward Asia, the species is also documented in the Indo-China region of Vietnam. Finally, it reaches the Americas, inhabiting Honduras in Central America and Cuba in the Caribbean.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kalanchoe mortagei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
caffeic acid
- Frontiers in pharmacology
quercetin
- Frontiers in pharmacology