Kalanchoe pinnata, commonly known as cathedral bells, air plant, life plant, miracle leaf, and love bush, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas. The species is distinctive for the profusion of miniature plantlets that form on the margins of its leaves.The kalanchoe pinnata has been used for hundreds of years in traditional medicine. The plant contains a range of compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and triterpenoids, all of which contribute to its healing properties. The leaves contain ecdysteroids, which have antifungal and antibacterial properties.
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