Duranta neblinensis (Verbenaceae, Duranteae): A new species from Sierra de la Neblina, Amazonas state, Venezuela

Aymard, A C Gerardo; Grande, Rio

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“…Duranta belongs to the Verbenaceae family and it comprises 35 species. It is a native plant of Asia, Africa, and South and Central America [4]. Duranta erecta (synonymous to D. repens ), commonly known as “golden dew drop,” is an upright scrambling shrub with a height of 1–3 m. It is grown as a hedge or ornamental plants in various homes in Ghana.…”

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Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts

Donkor

Larbie

Komlaga

et al. 2019

Biochemistry Research International

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The use of plant-based medicine is popular amongst individuals and communities in developing countries. Duranta erecta has been used in Africa and Asia to treat a wide range of diseases. This study evaluated the phytochemical profile and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of D. erecta to ascertain its health benefits in traditional medicine. Phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial effect of the hydroethanolic extract of D. erecta leaves (DRL), unripe fruits (DRU), and ripe fruits (DRR) were investigated by standard methods. Elemental analyses were carried out by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) on the raw sample and extract. FTIR and UV-VIS spectroscopy were used to identify functional groups. Extracts were screened for their possible antioxidant activities by three tests. The total phenolic and total tannin contents were evaluated by using the Folin–Ciocalteu method. Total flavonoid content was determined by the aluminium chloride colorimetric assay method. The antioxidant activities were evaluated using the DPPH scavenging activity. The results of phytochemical screening showed the presence of triterpenoids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, and tannins. FTIR analysis revealed the presence of alcohols, phenols, alkanes, aldehydes, ketones, aromatics, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, amides, carboxylic acids, esters, nitro compounds, alkynes, primary and secondary amines, and alkyl halides. Iron, zinc, and copper were also detected. Total phenolic and tannin contents ranged from 2.20 ± 0.15 to 14.54 ± 0.29 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g and 3.55 ± 0.07 to 13.82 ± 0.04 mg GAE/100 g, respectively. Total flavonoid content varied from 41.76 ± 0.96 to 343.49 ± 3.45 μg quercetin equivalent (QE)/100 g. The highest DPPH scavenging activity was recorded in the methanolic fraction of the leaves. The antimicrobial assay of the extract or fractions recorded no activity against the test organisms. The outcome of this study affirmed that D. erecta contains phytochemicals and bioactive compounds that could be of health benefit.

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Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts

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Larbie

Komlaga

et al. 2019

Biochemistry Research International

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“…Duranta erecta is a member of the family of Verbenaceae and it is made up of 35 species. It is abundant in Asia, Africa, and South and Central America [9]. Previous studies have shown that it has been used for the management of headache, toothache, wound healing, liver protection, [8] and as diuretics [10].…”

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Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Potentials of Methanol Extract of Duranta erecta Leaves

Ugwu

Anosike

2020

AJRB

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Plant extracts that have antioxidant activities show promising effect in the management of many diseases initiated by oxidative stress. The present study evaluates the phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant potentials of methanol extract of Duranta erecta leaves. The extract was subjected to phytochemical screening, DPPH inhibition, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), nitric oxide determination, antioxidant vitamins and minerals composition analysis. All analyses were carried out using standard biochemical methods. The phytochemical evaluation of the plant extract showed the presence of flavonoids (24.20 ± 0.14 mg QE/g), Alkaloids (15.87 ± 1.71 mg/g), total phenol (12.73 ± 0.61 mg GAE/g), tannins (9.24 ± 0.03 mg TAE/g), terpenoids (8.90 ± 0.96 mg/g), steroids (2.65 ± 0.55 mg/g) and saponins (5.55 ± 0.76 mg/g). The in vitro antioxidant determination showed that the extract had antioxidant properties in a concentration dependent manner. The antioxidant property of the sample was compared to that of ascorbic acid (for DPPH and nitric oxide determination) and gallic acid (for FRAP) as standards. The antioxidant mineral composition of the extract revealed the presence of zinc (1.82 ± 0.03 mg/100g) and selenium (0.59 ± 0.04 mg/100g). The antioxidant vitamins composition of the extract showed moderate concentrations of vitamin C (0.35 ± 0.01 mg/100 g) and vitamin E (0.68 ± 0.07 mg/100g). The result of this study revealed that methanol extract of Duranta erecta leaves could be a good source of antioxidants.

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“…[11] The vernacular names of D. erecta include golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, angels whisper, and skyflower (English); vergeet-my-nie-boom (Afrikaans); pingo-de-ouro and violeteira-dourada (Brazilian); kata mehedi (Bengali); jia lian qiao (Chinese); durante dressee and vanillier de cayenne (French); sinyo nakal (Indonesian); sinyo nakal (Japanese); cuentas de oro and san jacinto (Spanish); dueanta (Tagalog); thanh yod (Thai); and thanh quan (Vietnamese). [12]…”

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An updated review on phytochemical properties of “Golden Dewdrop” Duranta erecta

Subsongsang

Jiraungkoorskul

2016

Phcog Rev

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Duranta erecta (family: Verbenaceae) commonly referred to golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, angel whisper, or skyflower is one of the traditional medicinal plants. It has been shown to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, and insecticide properties. Its phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenolics, saponins, steroids, tannins, and terpenoids are reported as the basis of its efficacious therapeutic properties. The other important constituents which contribute to the remedial properties are durantol, pectolinaringenin, repennoside, repenins, and scutellarein. Published information on the phytochemical property of D. erecta was gathered by the use of different database platforms, including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, SciFinder, and Scopus, that provided an up-to-date review on its importance.

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Duranta neblinensis (Verbenaceae, Duranteae): A new species from Sierra de la Neblina, Amazonas state, Venezuela

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts

Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Profiles of Duranta erecta L. Parts

Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Potentials of Methanol Extract of Duranta erecta Leaves

An updated review on phytochemical properties of “Golden Dewdrop” Duranta erecta

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