Tabebuia aurea ex
Tabebuia aurea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tabebuia aurea ex, scientifically known as Tabebuia aurea, is a breathtaking tropical tree celebrated for its spectacular golden blooms. Often called the Golden Trumpet Tree, this resilient species is valued both for its ornamental beauty and its traditional medicinal properties, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness.
Names
Common Names
- silver trumpet-tree
- tree-of-gold
- yellow tabebuia
- Yellow Trumpet-tree
- Caribbean trumpet tree
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tabebuia argentea
- Tabebuia caraiba
- alchornoque
- Paratodo
- Roble amarillo
French:
- Trumpet tree
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tabebuia aureaSynonyms
- Tecoma caraiba var. squamellulosa
- Tecoma leucophlaeos
- Couralia caraiba
- Handroanthus leucophloeus
- Handroanthus caraiba
- Bignonia aurea
- Gelseminum caraiba
- Tabebuia argentea
- Tabebuia caraiba
- Tecoma argentea
- Tecoma aurea
- Tecoma caraiba
- Tabebuia suberosa
- Tecoma caraiba var. grandiflora
- Tecoma trichocalycina
- Tecoma squamellulosa
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 specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Tabebuia, specifically as the species Tabebuia aurea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tabebuia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range that spans from the Caribbean islands to the heart of South America. Within the Caribbean, its presence is noted in Puerto Rico and throughout the Leeward Islands. Moving toward the continent, the species is found in Western South America, specifically inhabiting parts of Peru and Bolivia. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the central regions of Brazil, specifically within the West-Central area. This diverse range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical environments across different territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabebuia aurea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Specioside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Specioside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Specioside
- Purinergic signalling
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | Mycoses (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |