Determination of the Volatile Compounds of Chimonanthus Praecox (Wintersweet) Used as an Ornamental Plant in the Parks of Burdur (Gölhisar)

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to determine the volatile compounds of the flowers of wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) belonging to the Calycanthaceae family which is an exotic species and used as an ornamental plant in the parks of Burdur (Gölhisar) in Turkey. Flower specimens were dried at room temperature, followed by determining their volatile compounds by HS-SPME/GC-MS analysis. As a result of the analysis, 33 volatile compounds belonging to the Chimonanthus praecox species were determined, and the first three main compounds were β-Ocimene at a rate of 61.87%, Sabinene at 7.65% and Caryophyllene at 5.03%. The findings that were obtained were compared to those obtained in other studies.

Unveiling the aesthetic secrets: exploring connections between genetic makeup, chemical, and environmental factors for enhancing/improving the color and fragrance/aroma of Chimonanthus praecox

“…Similarly, studies in different regions revealed varying compositions of floral scent compounds. Li et al (2022) identified a substantial number of compounds in Chimonanthus praecox from Yunnan, whereas 48, 86, 72, 15, 31, 31, 71, 65 and 33 compounds were identified in Chimonanthus praecox from Chongqing ( Zhengguo et al, 2008 ), Hubei ( Li, 2015 ), Jiangxi ( Xu et al, 2006 ), Japan ( Azuma, Totota & Asakawa, 2005 ), Henan ( Zheng et al, 1990 ), Shanghai ( Deng, Song & Hu, 2004 ) Zhejiang ( Li et al, 2009 ), Shandong ( Li et al, 2008 ), and Turkey ( Özderin, Tiğli Kaytanlioğlu & Fakir, 2021 ) respectively. These compounds belonged to categories such as alcohols, acids, esters, terpenes, aldehydes, aromatic compounds, and ketones, with alcohols being the most predominant.…”