Tabebuia
Tabebuia, commonly known as trumpet trees, is a stunning genus of flowering plants celebrated for their vibrant, bell-shaped blossoms. Native to tropical Americas, these resilient trees offer significant medicinal potential, traditionally used in folk remedies to treat inflammation, skin conditions, and various ailments, blending natural beauty with therapeutic value.
- Scientific name: Tabebuia
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and categorized into the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct maritime and continental regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically in Gambia. The species also populates parts of the Western Indian Ocean, including the Seychelles and the Chagos Archipelago. Moving toward the Northwestern Pacific, it can be found inhabiting the Caroline Islands. Finally, its range extends to the Mariana Islands within that same oceanic region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| 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 |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tabebuia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-lapachone, lapachol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-lapachone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lapachol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tabebuia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chagas disease, trypanosomiasis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chagas disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypanosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |