Kingdom: Plantae 

          Subkingdom: Tracheobionta 

         Superdivision: Spermatophyta 

          Division: Magnoliophyta 

          Class: Liliopsida 

          Subclass: Arecidae 

          Order: Alismatales 

           Family: Araceae 

          Genus: Zamioculcas 

       Species: Zamioculas zamiifolia

- Drought Tolerant 

-Phytoremediative air-purifying properties

    Native to eastern Africa, particularly Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and parts of South Africa. It typically grows in dry forests and grasslands, often in shaded areas. The plant has been widely cultivated as a houseplant around the world due to its adaptability and ease of care.

Phytochemical Constituents:

•  -Alkaloids 

•  -Flavonoids 

•  -Sterols 

•  -Triterpenoids

Industrial Uses: Ornamental plant 

Pharmaceutical Uses:   

-The sap is used for its anti-inflammatory properties to treat earache and other inflammatory conditions. The rhizome is sometimes used in poultices for its purported ability to reduce pain and swelling. 

Pharmacological Uses:

        -Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties: Extracts from the plant have shown activity against certain bacteria and fungi, indicating potential for use in developing new antimicrobial agents.