matilizhuate
Tabebuia rosea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Matilizhuate, scientifically known as Tabebuia rosea, is a stunning tropical tree renowned for its breathtaking pink blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally used in various cultures to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues, making it a vital subject in medicinal studies.
Names
Common Names
- Pink Tecoma
- Pink Trumpet Tree
- Rosy Trumpet Tree
- rosy trumpet-tree
- Trumpet Tree
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Maquilishuat
- Apamate
- Roble morado
- Guayacán rosado
- Tabebuia pentaphylla
- Rosa morada
- Rosea Tecoma
- Roble de Sabana
- Guayacan rosado
- Roble
- Apamate rosa
- Guayacan rosado
- Guayacán rosado
- Macuil Arroyero
- Roble rosado
- Roble sabana
- Roble venezolano
- macuilis
German:
- Rosa Trompetenbaum
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tabebuia roseaSynonyms
- Tabebuia pentaphylla var. normalis
- Tabebuia pentaphylla var. leucoxylon
- Tecoma rosea
- Tecoma punctatissima
- Tecoma mexicana
- Tabebuia punctatissima
- Tabebuia mexicana
- Sparattosperma roseum
- Couralia rosea
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 and the genus Tabebuia. Specifically, Tabebuia rosea represents a distinct species within this taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning across both Africa and the Americas. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Gambia. Within Mexico, the species is widely spread across several distinct regions. It can be found throughout Mexico Central as well as in Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, its range extends into the Mexico Gulf and Mexico Northwest regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tabebuia rosea, is valued in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties, with much of its medicinal utility derived from its specific components. Among its most significant parts are the stem barks, which are frequently harvested and prepared for their bioactive compounds. These barks are often used in decoctions or extracts to address inflammatory conditions and various ailments, reflecting the plant's importance in herbal remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tabebuia rosea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- African journal of medicine and medical sciences
Saponins
- African journal of medicine and medical sciences
Tannins
- African journal of medicine and medical sciences
Medicinal Uses
Tabebuia rosea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fungi.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fungi | African journal of medicine and medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extracts of the stem barks | Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |