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Kalanchoe daigremontiana, formerly known as Bryophyllum daigremontianum and commonly called mother of thousands, alligator plant or Mexican hat plant, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. Like other members of Bryophyllum (now included in the genus Kalanchoe ), [ 1 ] it can propagate vegetatively from plantlets that develop on its leaf ...
Kalanchoe delagoensis, formerly known as Bryophyllum delagoense [1] and commonly called mother of millions or chandelier plant, [3] is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. Like other members of Bryophyllum (now included in Kalanchoe [ 2 ] ), it is able to propagate vegetatively from plantlets that develop on its leaf margins.
Kalanchoe (/ ˌ k æ l ə ŋ ˈ k oʊ. iː / KAL-əng-KOH-ee), [2] [3] (also called "kalanchöe" or "kalanchoë"), is a genus of about 125 species of tropical, succulent plants in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae, mainly native to Madagascar and tropical Africa.
Mother of thousands is a common name for several plants, including: Cymbalaria muralis; Kalanchoe daigremontiana; Saxifraga stolonifera; Soleirolia soleirolii; See also
Saxifraga stolonifera is a perennial flowering plant known by several common names, including creeping saxifrage, strawberry saxifrage, creeping rockfoil, Aaron's beard, mother of thousands, [3] roving sailor, [3] and strawberry begonia or strawberry geranium, [3] though it is neither a true begonia nor a geranium; both these latter plants belong to different families.
Other traditional uses include as an expectorant, astringent, and to treat bronchitis. [83] The essential oil of the plant has been used for centuries as a general tonic for colds and coughs, and to relieve congestion of the mucous membranes. Glycyrrhiza glabra: Licorice root: Purported uses include stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat. [84]
Kalanchoe pinnata, commonly known as cathedral bells, air plant, life plant, miracle leaf, [2] Goethe plant, [3] and love bush, [4] is a succulent plant native to Madagascar.It is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas.
Medicinal plants are widely used as folk medicine in non-industrialized societies, mainly because they are readily available and cheaper than modern medicines. The annual global export value of the thousands of types of plants with medicinal properties was estimated to be US$60 billion per year and growing at the rate of 6% per annum.