Ekmanianthe longiflora
Ekmanianthus longiflora, commonly known as the long-flowered Ekmania, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this species is studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its phytochemical composition is essential for exploring its traditional uses and future pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Ekmanianthe longiflora
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ekmanianthe | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ekmanianthe longiflora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-quinone, alpha-lapachone, catalponol, dehydro-iso-alpha-lapachone, epi-catalponol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-quinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalponol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydro-iso-alpha-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epi-catalponol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |