Preliminary results of the study on botany and chemical composition of leaf, stem and trunk of Schefflera sp3
- Author:
Vo Duy Huan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schefflera sp3
- MeSH:
Botany;
chemistry;
Plants, Medicinal
- From:Pharmaceutical Journal
2003;0(6):161-167
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The stems and roots of Schefflera sp3 contained numerous fibers with cubic calcium oxalate crystals, lignified medullary rays. The leaves were covered with protective multicellular hairs in the shape of ramified candles. Saponin triterpenes, phytosterols, reduced sugars, tannin, coumarins, organic acids and uronic compounds were found in the leaves, stems and roots. Of the unsaturated fatty acids, oleic and linoleic acids were found in high amount in these 3 parts of the plant, but linolenic acids only in the leaves. The composition of oligoelements were similar in the 3 parts, except Cr only in the leaves, Ga only in the roots, whereas Ni, Mo, Sn and Pb only in the stems.
