Chemical constituents of Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) Hook. and their chemotaxonomic significance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Phytochemical investigation on Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) Hook. has resulted in the identification of 21 natural compounds including nine phenolic acids ( 1 – 7 , 14 and 19 ), five alkaloids ( 8 – 11 and 13 ), one nucleoside ( 12 ), three saccharides ( 15 – 17 ), one steroid ( 18 ) and two furfural derivatives ( 20 and 21 ). Compounds were identified by analysis of NMR spectra and comparison of the data with literature. All these compounds were firstly found in the family Ophioglossaceae. Their chemotaxonomic significance was comprehensively discussed herein.
Authors: Mengmeng Fu, Bangcheng Gu, Ruiqing Wu, Yan Li, Huankai Yao, Suhua Qi
Institution: Xuzhou Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,500
OpenAlex ID: W4409483186