Tabebuia rosea
Tabebuia rosea, commonly known as Pink Trumpet Tree, is a stunning tropical flowering plant celebrated for its breathtaking pink blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally used in various cultures to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues due to its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Tabebuia rosea
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Chemicals
Tabebuia rosea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fungi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |