Handroanthus impetiginosus

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• 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.

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.

Plant Parts

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.

lapachol

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2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Genetics and molecular biology

1-HYDROXYANTHRAQUINONE

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1-methoxy anthraquinone

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2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

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2-Hydroxy methyl anthraquinone

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2-hydroxy-3-methyl-anthraquinone

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3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID

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4-hydroxy benzoic acid

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ANISIC ACID

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Anisaldehyde

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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

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

Preparations