devil's-ear
Enterolobium cyclocarpum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Devil's-ear, scientifically known as Enterolobium cyclocarpum, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and inflammatory issues. This versatile botanical holds significant potential for pharmacological research and traditional healing practices.
Names
Common Names
- devil's-ear
- earpodtree
- elephant's-ear
- monkeysoap
- earpod
- elephant ear tree
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Carocaro
- Mimosa cyclocarpa
- Árbol de guanacaste
- Inga cyclocarpa
- Corotú
- Arbol de guanacaste
- Corotu
- carita
- corotú
- parota
- árbol de las orejas
- Arbol de oreja
- Corotu
- Huanacaxtle
- Orejero
- Piñón de oreja
German:
- Guanacaste
- Affenseife
- Ohrenfruchtbaum
French:
- Guanacaste
- Oreille cafre
- bois tanniste rouge
- oreille d'éléphant
- oreille à mulâtre
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Enterolobium cyclocarpumSynonyms
- Pithecellobium cyclocarpum
- Mimosa cyclocarpa
- Albizia longipes
- Mimosa parota
- Feuilleea cyclocarpa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Enterolobium cyclocarpum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Enterolobium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Enterolobium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. Within West Tropical Africa, it can be found in the countries of Ghana, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically documented in the Central African Republic. Furthermore, the species reaches the Western Indian Ocean, where it is located in the Chagos Archipelago. These varied locations highlight the wide ecological range of Enteroloebium cyclocarpum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
Chemicals
Enterolobium cyclocarpum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Enterolobium cyclocarpum has 19 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Enterolobium cyclocarpum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pityriasis versicolor, Pneumocystis pneumonia, athlete's foot, onychomycosis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pityriasis versicolor | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pneumocystis pneumonia | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| athlete's foot | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| onychomycosis | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cyclohexane | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| exudate | International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |