Yellow Ipe
Handroanthus serratifolius
Handroanthus serratifolius, commonly known as Brazilian rosewood or prunelle, is a plant native to Brazil. While it has cultural significance in traditional practices, its specific medicinal uses are not well-documented. Scientific studies have shown that substrate compaction and high foliar metal concentrations can negatively impact the growth of Handroanthus serratifolius. However, medium spore density treatments demonstrated improved biomass, height, leaf area, root volume, phosphorus absorption, and nitrogen metabolism dynamics compared to control conditions. Grammicin, isolated from Xylaria grammica, showed phytotoxic activity against certain plant species but did not exhibit similar effects on Handroanthus serratifolius or mammalian cells. Additionally, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi provided growth benefits and enhanced osmoregulation in the presence of water deficit conditions for Handroanthus serratifolius seedlings. No major safety concerns have been recorded, nor are there any known drug interactions associated with this plant.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Handroanthus serratifolius exhibited poor physiological performance due to substrate compaction and high foliar metal concentrations.
- Medium spore density treatment showed greater increases in biomass, height, leaf area, root volume, phosphorus absorption, and nitrogen metabolism dynamics compared to control and other treatments.
- Grammicin, isolated from Xylaria grammica, showed phytotoxic activity against certain plant species but not against the tested fungus or mammalian cells.
- AM fungi provided growth benefits and improved osmoregulation in Handroanthus serratifolius seedlings under both water deficit and well-watered conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yellow Ipe?
Yellow Ipe (Handroanthus serratifolius) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Yellow Ipe?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Yellow Ipe; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Handroanthus serratifolius exhibited poor physiological performance due to substrate compaction and high foliar metal concentrations.
How strong is the evidence for Yellow Ipe?
The strongest finding for Yellow Ipe carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Yellow Ipe safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Yellow Ipe in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Yellow Ipe interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Yellow Ipe in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Yellow Ipe a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Promote Physiological and Biochemical Advantages in Handroanthus serratifolius Seedlings Submitted to Different Water Deficits. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi density on growth and metabolism of Handroanthus serratifolius (Vahl) S.O. Grose seedlings. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Growth-tolerance tradeoffs shape the survival outcomes and ecophysiological strategies of Atlantic Forest species in the rehabilitation of mining-impacted sites. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytotoxic activity of grammicin produced by the fungus Xylaria grammica (Ascomycota) recovered from infected lesions on Handroanthus serratifolius (Bignoniaceae) leaves. literature abstract metadata