Botanical Overview
Jacaranda caucana is a species in the Bignoniaceae family. This species belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
It is native to Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela and Colombia.
Family Context
The Bignoniaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Yellow Elder — 18 documented uses
- Jicaro — 15 documented uses
- Indian bean — 7 documented uses
- Spanish oak — 3 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Jacaranda caucana has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and others.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Additional phytochemical investigation could identify novel bioactive compounds in this plant.