Catalpa ovata
Catalpa ovata, commonly known as the Eastern Catalpa, is a striking deciduous tree prized for its large, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant white blooms. While primarily ornamental, its unique properties have historically garnered interest in traditional medicine, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its diverse chemical compounds and botanical characteristics.
- Scientific name: Catalpa ovata
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Catalpa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Catalpa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Catalpa ovata, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 梓树 (zh-hans), 梓樹 (zh-hant), and 梓樹 (zh-hk). In Japanese, the species is known as キササゲ (ja), while in Poland, it is commonly called Surmia żółtokwiawtowa (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 梓树 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 梓樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 梓樹 | Wikidata |
| ja | キササゲ | Wikidata |
| pl | Surmia żółtokwiatowa | Wikidata |
| ko | 개오동 | Wikidata |
| az | Yumurtavari katalpa | Wikidata |
| zh | 梓树 | Wikidata |
| sv | Kinesisk katalpa | Wikidata |
| ar | كتلبة بيضوية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is well-documented within the borders of Austria, Germany, and Hungary. Moving toward the south, the species also populates areas of Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Bulgaria. Additionally, its range extends into the Southeastern European territory of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Catalpa ovata, possesses several distinct anatomical features that contribute to its overall structure. The stem serves as the primary structural support, facilitating the transport of nutrients and water throughout the organism. As the plant matures, the stem bark develops into a protective outer layer that shields the internal tissues from environmental stressors and pathogens. Additionally, the stem-bark can be specifically studied for its unique textures and chemical compositions, which are often of interest in botanical and medicinal research.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem-bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Catalpa ovata has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catalposide, 3-hydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone, 4,9-dihydroxy-alpha-lapachone, 4-hydroxy-alpha-lapachone, 8-methoxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catalposide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,9-dihydroxy-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxy-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-methoxydehydroiso-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-methoxy-4-oxo-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-methoxy-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IL-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalpalactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Catalpa ovata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gram-negative bacterial infections, itching, scabies.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gram-negative bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |