Kalanchoe mortagei
Kalanchoe mortagei, commonly known as the "Living Stone" or "Sacred Kalanchoe," is a fascinating succulent prized for its unique medicinal properties. Native to Madagascar, this resilient plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Kalanchoe mortagei
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |