Catalpa bignonioides
Catalpa bignonioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (214 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Catalpa bignonioides, is a striking deciduous tree celebrated for its large, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant white blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant ethnobotanical interest, with various cultures traditionally utilizing its bark and leaves for their diverse and potent medicinal properties.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Catalpa bignonioidesDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends through the territories of Germany, Hungary, and the area encompassing Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is also well-established within Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the mainland of Spain. Additionally, its distribution reaches the island archipelago of the Baleares.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Catalpa bignonioides has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,6-dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone, Catalpin, Catalpinoside, FAT, RAFFINOSE.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,6-dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Catalpin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Catalpinoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RAFFINOSE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SFA | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stachyose | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Catalpa bignonioides has 197 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelopathic, Allergenic, Alpha-Glucosidase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Glucosidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiEBV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |