International Journal of Plant Science and Ecology
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International Journal of Plant Science and Ecology, Vol.5, No.4, Dec. 2019, Pub. Date: Feb. 3, 2020
Phytochemical and Proximate Studies of Various Parts of Commelina benghalensis L. and Commelina diffusa Burm. f.
Pages: 43-46 Views: 1210 Downloads: 345
Authors
[01] Chinelo Anthonia Ezeabara, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
[02] Emmanuel Munachiso Chukwu, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
[03] Clement Uwabunkeonye Okeke, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Abstract
Commelina benghalensis L. and C. diffusa Burm. f. are members of the genus, Commelina that belong to the family, Commelinaceae. The chemical and nutritional values of parts of C. benghalensis and C. diffusa were determined and compared. Standard analytical methods were used for the analyses of phytochemical and proximate constituents of the leaf, stem and root of these plants. The significance of the findings was evaluated using Duncan’s multiple range test. Highest alkaloid and flavonoid contents were detected in the leaf (2.94±0.00%) and stem (1.74±0.02%) of C. diffusa respectively. Saponin, moisture and fibre levels were highest in the root (1.73±0.01%), leaf (11.53±0.08%) and stem (18.53±0.08%) of C. benghalensis respectively. Highest quantity of anthraquinones was found in the stem (2.40±0.00%) of C. diffusa. In addition, high concentration of hydrogen cyanide was present in the leaves of C. benghalensis (3.78±0.02 mg/kg) and C. diffusa (2.86±0.06 mg/kg). Commelina benghalensis and C. diffusa are rich in phytochemicals and nutrients; hence, utilization of these two species of Commelina as food and drug is suggested. However, there is need to process the plant parts before administration, due to presence of high level of hydrogen cyanide.
Keywords
Commelina, Plant-based Drugs, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Hydrogen Cyanide
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