Composition of the Essential Oil From the Leaves and Fruits ofMorella pubescens(Humb.et Bonpl. ex Willd.) Wilbur Grown in Colombia

Chemical Composition, Enantiomeric Distribution and Biological Activity of Essential Oil from Morella pubescens (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Wilbur

“…In this research, from the fifty-eight compounds identified in the EO of M. pubescens , 67.8% were grouped as sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. A similar result was observed by Sandoval et al in 2010 [ 12 ], who also mentioned the similarities to the EO obtained from the fruit. Nevertheless, for the same species, the similarities or differences in the chemical composition of EO should be considered with detail; there are several factors that modified the presence and the quantity of chemical compounds, such as extraction procedure, the age of plant, maturity, location, weather, florescence, among other factors regarding farming practices.…”

“…In 2009, Arango et al [ 15 ] reported the composition of EO for samples collected in Colombia; the main compounds were trans -caryophyllene (21.3%), α-selinene (10.7%), β-selinene (10.0%), and caryophyllene oxide (4.8%). Furthermore, in 2010, Sandoval et al [ 12 ] identified 55 compounds that represented 94% of the EO. The main compounds were reported as germacrene-B (30.9%), selina-3,7(11)-diene (17.4%), δ-cadinene (14.7%), valencene (6.4%) and γ-elemene (4.8%).…”

“…Even though the Morella species are known to possess essential oils, the bibliography on this subject is scarce; up until now, only the study of the essential oil of three species of this genus has been reported [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. Arango, et al in 2009 [ 15 ] and Sandoval, et al in 2010 [ 12 ] reported the existence of essential oil in the M. pubescens species collected in Colombia; however, there is no literature to date on the enantiomeric composition and biological activities of this essential oil.…”

“…Even though the Morella species are known to possess essential oils, the bibliography on this subject is scarce; up until now, only the study of the essential oil of three species of this genus has been reported [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. Arango, et al in 2009 [ 15 ] and Sandoval, et al in 2010 [ 12 ] reported the existence of essential oil in the M. pubescens species collected in Colombia; however, there is no literature to date on the enantiomeric composition and biological activities of this essential oil. This fact has motivated us to carry out the present study with the aim of determining the chemical composition and enantiomeric distribution of the essential oil isolated from the leaves of Morella pubescens , as well as its antibacterial, antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities.…”

Chemical Composition of the essential oil of Morella parvifolia (Benth.) Parra-O. from the Venezuelan Andes

“…Fifty-five constituents have been identified and characterized mainly as sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. Germacrene Β was the major constituent of the oil also with considerable amounts of selina -3,7-(11)-diene and δ-cadinene (Sandoval, 2010). According to the authors' knowledge the essential oil from the leaves of Morella parvifolia has not been subjected to previous studies.…”