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Guayacan

Handroanthus guayacan · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Guayacan, scientifically known as Handroanthus guayacan, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin inflammations to internal discomforts, offering a natural, botanical approach to holistic wellness and recovery.

Family
Bignoniaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Guayacan
Scientific synonyms
Tabebuia Guayacan · Tecoma Guayacan

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Canguato Blanco
  • Guyacán
  • Tahuari
  • guayacán

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Handroanthus guayacan

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Handroanthus guaianensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Handroanthus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Bignoniaceae WCVP
Genus Handroanthus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans several distinct regions across North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found across the Gulf coast, the Southwest, and the Southeast regions. Moving southward, its range extends into the territory of Belize within Central America. Furthermore, the species is also documented to grow in Costa Rica. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environments where the plant thrives.

Region Area Source
Mexico Mexico Gulf WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southwest WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southeast WCVP
Central America Belize WCVP
Central America Costa Rica WCVP
Central America Guatemala WCVP
Central America Honduras WCVP
Central America Nicaragua WCVP
Central America Panamá WCVP
Northern South America Venezuela WCVP

Chemicals

Handroanthus guayacan has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Corosolic acid.

Chemicals reported in Handroanthus guayacan
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Corosolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Corosolic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)