Tecoma stans sambucifolia
Tecoma stans var. sambucifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tecoma stans sambucifolia, scientifically known as Tecoma stans var. sambucifolia, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Known for its vibrant yellow blooms, this variety possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, ranging from skin infections to digestive issues.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Waranway
- Scientific synonyms
- Stenolobium Sambucifolium · Gelseminum Sambucifolium · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- waranway
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tecoma stans var. sambucifoliaSynonyms
- Stenolobium sambucifolium
- Gelseminum sambucifolium
- Tecoma sambucifolia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Huaranguay
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Lamiales and is a member of the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tecoma as the variety sambucifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Tecoma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific region of Western South America. Within this territory, its presence is documented in the country of Bolivia. It can also be found growing across the landscapes of Ecuador. Additionally, the species extends its range into the nation of Peru. Consequently, its geographical distribution is concentrated within these three specific Andean countries.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
| Western South America | Peru |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Tecoma stans var. sambucifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antinociceptive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology