Abstract
The Bignoniaceae family, also known as the trumpet vine or catalpa family, encompasses over 800 species across approximately 110 genera. Members are characterized by woody growth habits; many species are vines that climb using tendrils or twining. Their oppositely arranged, often compound leaves create a lush backdrop for their true stars: showy, bisexual flowers. These bell or funnelshaped blooms, with five-lobed petals, come in a vibrant array of colors, making them popular ornamental plants. Some members contain flavonoids, alkaloids, fatty acids, steroids, etc. Some Bignoniaceae members contain iridoid glycosides and naphthoquinones, which may have beneficial properties but can also be toxic (Fischer et al., 2004).
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