Kalanchoe pinnata
Kalanchoe pinnata, commonly known as the Miracle Leaf, is a versatile succulent celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its thick, fleshy leaves, this plant possesses remarkable healing properties, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing capabilities. It is widely utilized globally to treat ailments ranging from respiratory issues to skin infections.
- Scientific name: Kalanchoe pinnata
- 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 classified under the family Crassulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation concludes with 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 wide geographical distribution across several key regions. Within the Macaronesia archipelago, it can be found inhabiting the Azores and the Canary Islands. It is also established in the islands of Cape Verde and Madeira. Furthermore, its range extends beyond these Atlantic islands to West Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is recorded as growing in the nation of Benin.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kalanchoe pinnata has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, kaempferol, quercitrin, stigmasterol, 1- triacontanol.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1- triacontanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bryophyllin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| S-nitrosoglutathione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kalanchoe pinnata has 10 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kalanchoe pinnata has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 28 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 28
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |