Handroanthus heptaphyllus
Handroanthus heptaphyllus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (390 studies) · ★★★★★
Handroanthus heptaphyllus, is a majestic flowering tree renowned for its striking, trumpet-shaped blossoms. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this species holds significant value in traditional medicine. Often utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it serves as a vital natural resource in various herbal healing practices worldwide.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tabebuia Impetiginosa Var. Lepidota · Handroanthus Eximius · 16 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tabebuia heptaphylla
- lapacho negro
German:
- Tabebuia heptaphylla
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Handroanthus heptaphyllusSynonyms
- Tabebuia impetiginosa var. lepidota
- Handroanthus eximius
- Tabebuia avellanedae var. paulensis
- Handroanthus impetiginosus var. lepidotus
- Handroanthus avellanedae var. paullensis
- Tabebuia eximia
- Tecoma curialis
- Tabebuia heptaphylla
- Tabebuia ipe
- Tecoma ipe f. grandiflora
- Tecoma ipe var. desinens
- Tecoma impetiginosa var. lepidota
- Tecoma ipe f. parviflora
- Tecoma ipe f. lepidota
- Tecoma ipe f. glabra
- Tecoma eximia
- Tecoma ipe
- Bignonia heptaphylla
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Handroanthus heptaphyllus, 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 falls under 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 diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western portion of the continent, its presence is documented within the borders of Bolivia. Moving into Brazil, the species is widely spread across multiple distinct climatic zones. It can be found inhabiting the West-Central and Northeast regions of the country. Furthermore, its range extends into both the Southeast and the Southern territories of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Handroanthus heptaphyllus has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lapachol, ALUMINUM, Ash, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CALCIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| lapachol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALUMINUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHRYSOPHANIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cycloolivil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydro-alpha-lapachone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
lapachol
- Dr. Duke
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
ALUMINUM
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CHROMIUM
- Dr. Duke
CHRYSOPHANIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
COBALT
- Dr. Duke
Cycloolivil
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Dehydro-alpha-lapachone
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Handroanthus heptaphyllus has 353 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |