Phytochemical studies of Svensonia hyderobadensis (walp.) Mold: A rare medicinal plant

Research Article

M. Linga Rao* and N. Savithram

Abstract

Svensonia hyderobadensis is a medicinal plant and included under the list of rare plant species. Phytochemical studies of stem and leaves of Svensonia hyderobadensis (Verbenaceae) revealed that the presence of secondary metabolites of flavonoids, phenols, glycosides, lignin, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, steroids and coumarins; and absence of alkaloids. The plant parts consist of secondary metabolites and the result helpful for the isolation of active principle to treat the hepatotoxic diseases.

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