Handroanthus impetiginosus
Handroanthus impetiginosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (267 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Handroanthus impetiginosus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. This study explores its unique phytochemical profile, pharmacological properties, and its growing importance in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tecoma Adenophylla · Gelseminum Avellanedae · 15 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tabebuia impetiginosa
- Tecoma adenophylla
- Tabebuia schunkevigoi
- Lapacho rosado
- Tecoma impetiginosa
- Tabebuia palmerii
- Tecoma integra
- Tecoma avellanedae
- Tecoma ipe
- Amapa
- Tajibo
- Tabebuia palmeri
- Tabebuia dugandii
- Tabebuia nicaraguensis
- Tabebuia avellanedae
- Handroanthus avellanedae
German:
- Tabebuia impetiginosa
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Handroanthus impetiginosusSynonyms
- Tecoma adenophylla
- Gelseminum avellanedae
- Tecoma impetiginosa
- Tecoma integra
- Tabebuia schunkevigoi
- Tabebuia palmeri
- Tecoma avellanedae var. alba
- Tecoma ipe var. integra
- Tabebuia ipe var. integra
- Tabebuia impetiginosa
- Tecoma avellanedae
- Tabebuia avellanedae
- Tabebuia dugandii
- Tabebuia nicaraguensis
- Tecoma ipe var. integrifolia
- Tecoma ipe f. leucotricha
- Handroanthus avellanedae
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Handroanthus, specifically the species Handroanthus impetiginosus.
| 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 distribution across several distinct regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found spanning from the central territories to the southwestern landscapes. Its presence further extends into the southeast portion of Mexico as well. Moving into Central America, the species is documented within the borders of El Salvador. Finally, its geographical range reaches south to include the country of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Handroanthus impetiginosus, is highly valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found throughout its various anatomical structures. The most significant medicinal component is the bark, specifically the inner bark, which is frequently harvested and processed to create extracts known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. In addition to the bark, the roots are often utilized in traditional formulations to treat various ailments. Even the leaves are recognized for their potential bioactive compounds, contributing to the overall medicinal profile of this species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Environmental technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Environmental technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Handroanthus impetiginosus has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lapachol, 1-HYDROXYANTHRAQUINONE, 1-methoxy anthraquinone, 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-Hydroxy methyl anthraquinone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| lapachol | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1-HYDROXYANTHRAQUINONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-methoxy anthraquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Hydroxy methyl anthraquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-anthraquinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxy benzoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANISIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anisaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
lapachol
- Dr. Duke
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Genetics and molecular biology
1-HYDROXYANTHRAQUINONE
- Dr. Duke
1-methoxy anthraquinone
- Dr. Duke
2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
- Dr. Duke
2-Hydroxy methyl anthraquinone
- Dr. Duke
2-hydroxy-3-methyl-anthraquinone
- Dr. Duke
3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
4-hydroxy benzoic acid
- Dr. Duke
ANISIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Anisaldehyde
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Handroanthus impetiginosus has 211 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Journal of dietary supplements (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Handroanthus impetiginosus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane extract | Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dry and hydroalcoholic extracts | International journal for parasitology. Drugs and drug resistance (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusions | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inner bark | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| total extracts | International journal of antimicrobial agents (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |