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Originating from southwest Madagascar, this succulent plant, commonly known as mother of thousands, has traversed borders to acclimate in various tropical and subtropical regions as an ornamental and is now an invasive threat in regions of South America. Bearing a unique reproductive mechanism, it propagates not just through seeds but vegetatively from plantlets that sprout on its leaf margins, a trait that contributes to its invasive nature. The therapeutic potential of this plant encompasses a spectrum of applications, ranging from alleviating insomnia, arthritis, anxiety, and depression, to fortifying the immune system and improving mental health. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.