Anthraquinones as taxonomic markers in ethiopian Kniphofia species

Phytochemistry
1986.0

Abstract

From the rhizomes, leaves, flowers and fruits of five Kniphofia species aloe-emodin, aloe-emodin acetate, chrysophanol, islandicin and knipholone were isolated and characterized. The taxonomic significance of the variations in the anthraquinone compositions is discussed.

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