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Abstract
Podostemum ceratophyllum contains γ-mangostin and its 6-glucoside. The aglycone is also present in Marathrum, Oserya, and Vanroyenella, but is absent from Tristicha. Anthocyanins were identified from all genera, but no additional fiavonoids were detected. Condensed and hydrolyzable tannins, iridoids, cyanogenic glycosides, and alkaloids were lacking in all Podostemaceae examined. Phytochemical constituents do not clarify the uncertain systematic affinity ofPodostemaceae, but emphasize the generally accepted taxonomic isolation of this family.
Recommended Citation
Contreras, Virginia Romo; Scogin, Ron; Philbrick, C. Thomas; and R., Alejandro Novelo
(1993)
"A Phytochemical Study of Selected Podostemaceae,"
Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany:
Vol. 13:
Iss.
4, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/aliso/vol13/iss4/3
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© 1993 Virginia Romo Contreras, Ron Scogin, C. Thomas Philbrick, Alejandro Novelo R.
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