Tecoma stans
Arizona yellow bells
Tecoma stans, commonly known as Yellow Bells or Yellow Elder, is a vibrant flowering shrub celebrated for its brilliant golden blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and fever due to its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Tecoma stans
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 situated in the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Tecoma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tecoma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tecoma stans, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as the Gelbe Trompetenblume, while in Bengali, it is called চন্দ্রপ্রভা. It is identified as protiha vzpřímená in Czech, تکوما استنس in Persian, and is known as Tekoma prosta in Polish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gelbe Trompetenblume | Wikidata |
| bn | চন্দ্রপ্রভা | Wikidata |
| cs | protiha vzpřímená | Wikidata |
| fa | تکوما استنس | Wikidata |
| pl | Tekoma prosta | Wikidata |
| qu | Sawsaw | Wikidata |
| sv | Gul trumpetbuske | Wikidata |
| th | ทองอุไร | Wikidata |
| to | Piti | Wikidata |
| nan | N̂g-cheng-hoe | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents and regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Spain. The species also extends into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Tunisia. Moving toward the Atlantic, it inhabits the Macaronesian region, particularly within the Canary Islands. Finally, its range reaches West Tropical Africa, specifically occurring in Gambia and Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tecoma stans, possesses various parts that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The vibrant green leaves are often harvested to prepare traditional remedies, while the leaf extract serves as a concentrated source of bioactive compounds used in topical or oral applications. The sturdy stems and the textured barks are also significant, frequently decocted to treat inflammation or infections. Additionally, the roots are valued in many folk medicine practices for their specific therapeutic potencies, making the entire structure of the plant a vital resource in herbal healing.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leave extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tecoma stans has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, chrysoeriol, luteolin, 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3-oxours-12-en-28-oic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-oxours-12-en-28-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tecoma stans has 11 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tecoma stans has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemic, Candida albicans, Metabolic Syndrome.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Metabolic Syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |