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Ekman´s trumpet tree

Ekmanianthe longiflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Ekman´s trumpet tree, scientifically known as Ekmanianthe longiflora, is a remarkable botanical species native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking floral displays, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Researchers study its unique chemical properties, exploring its potential medicinal applications in traditional healing and modern pharmacological developments.

Family
Bignoniaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Root
Common names
Ekman´S Trumpet Tree
Scientific synonyms
Tabebuia Longiflora · Tabebuia Grisebachii

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ekmanianthe longiflora

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Roblillo
  • Roble real
  • roblillo de Ekman

French:

  • Chene a glandes

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Ekmanianthe longiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Bignoniaceae and the genus Ekmanianthe.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Bignoniaceae
Genus Ekmanianthe

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Ekmania longiflora, possesses a specific range within the Caribbean region. Its natural habitat extends across several key island nations in the archipelago. Specifically, it can be found growing in the unique landscapes of Cuba. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of the Dominican Republic. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the territory of Haiti.

Region Area
Caribbean Cuba
Caribbean Dominican Republic
Caribbean Haiti

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Ekmanianthe longiflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Ekmanianthe longiflora
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Ekmanianthe longiflora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-quinone, Catalponol, alpha-Lapachone, dehydro-iso-alpha-lapachone, epi-catalponol.

Chemicals reported in Ekmanianthe longiflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-quinone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Catalponol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Lapachone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
dehydro-iso-alpha-lapachone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
epi-catalponol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-quinone

  1. Journal of natural products

Catalponol

  1. Journal of natural products

alpha-Lapachone

  1. Journal of natural products

dehydro-iso-alpha-lapachone

  1. Journal of natural products

epi-catalponol

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Ekmanianthe longiflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CHCl(3) extract of the roots.

Preparations reported for Ekmanianthe longiflora
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Chcl(3) extract of the roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Chcl(3) extract of the roots

  1. Journal of natural products