Cuban pink trumpet
Tabebuia pallida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cuban pink trumpet, scientifically known as Tabebuia pallida, is a striking deciduous tree celebrated for its breathtaking displays of pale pink blossoms. Native to arid regions, this resilient species is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, offering potential benefits for inflammation, skin health, and wellness.
Names
Common Names
- White Cedar
- White Wood
- Cuban pink trumpet-tree
- white-cedar
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Calice Du Pape
- Calice du pape
- Poirier blanc
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tabebuia pallidaSynonyms
- Tabebuia dominicensis
- Tabebuia pallida subsp. dominicensis
- Tabebuia heterophylla subsp. dominicensis
- Tabebuia heterophylla subsp. pallida
- Bignonia cranalis
- Bignonia pallida
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Tabebuia pallida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Tabebuia.
| 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 broad distribution across several distinct island regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found in both the Seychelles and the Chagos Archipelago. Its range also extends into the Northwestern Pacific, encompassing the Caroline Islands. Additionally, the species is present throughout the Mariana Islands. Finally, the plant is distributed across the Marshall Islands, completing its wide geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marshall Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bermuda | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tabebuia pallida, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The stem bark and root bark are frequently harvested for their bioactive compounds, often used in traditional preparations to address inflammatory conditions or digestive issues. Additionally, the leaves are commonly employed in decoctions or topical applications due to their specific phytochemical profile. The vibrant flowers, while aesthetically striking, also contribute to the plant's overall medicinal potential and are sometimes integrated into traditional healing practices.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tabebuia pallida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Glycosides, lapachol, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lapachol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- BMC research notes
Glycosides
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
lapachol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
quercetin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Tabebuia pallida has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabebuia pallida has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, fever, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic extracts from Tabebuia pallida (T. pallida) flowers (TPF) | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts from Tabebuia pallida (T. pallida) leaves (TPL) | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts from Tabebuia pallida (T. pallida) root bark (TPRB) | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts from Tabebuia pallida (T. pallida) stem bark (TPSB) | BMC research notes (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |