Tecomella undulata
Rohida
Tecomella undulata, commonly known as the Desert Rose or Palo Verde, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions. Valued for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally used to treat respiratory issues and skin ailments. This hardy plant exemplifies nature's ability to thrive and provide healing in harsh environments.
- Scientific name: Tecomella undulata
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 organized under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Tecomella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tecomella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tecomella undulata, is recognized by various traditional names across different languages and regions. In Hindi (hi) and Nepali (new), it is commonly referred to as रोहेड़ा, while in Telugu (te), it is called ఎడారి టేకు. In Portuguese (pt), it is simply known as Tecomella, and in Persian (fa), it is referred to as اناর شیطان.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hi | रोहेड़ा | Wikidata |
| pt | Tecomella | Wikidata |
| fa | انار شیطان | Wikidata |
| new | रोहेड़ा | Wikidata |
| te | ఎడారి టేకు | Wikidata |
| es | Tecomella | Wikidata |
| pnb | ہروڑا | Wikidata |
| sd | لوهيڙو | Wikidata |
| ar | فرفار | Wikidata |
| pa | ਰਹੂੜਾ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions of Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Its presence extends into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically located in Oman. Furthermore, the species is well-distributed across the Indian Subcontinent. This includes significant populations located in both India and Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tecommella undulata, commonly known as the Ipile, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. While the whole plant is often cited in traditional medicine for its diverse healing applications, specific parts are frequently singled out for their potency. The bark is widely recognized for its medicinal value, often used to treat various ailments due to its bioactive compounds. Additionally, the heartwood is highly valued, not only for its durability in woodworking but also for its specific pharmacological contributions when used in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heartwood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tecomella undulata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-methylquinizarin, lapachol, quercetin, tecomaquinone I.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-methylquinizarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lapachol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tecomaquinone I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tecomella undulata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tecomella undulata has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia, gonorrhea, gout.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic myeloid leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syphilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |