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Planta Med 1984; 50(3): 279-280
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-969704
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Naphthoquinones of Diospyros usambarensis; their Molluscicidal and Fungicidal Activities[1]

A. Marston2 , J. D. Msonthi3 , K. Hostettmann2
  • 2Institut de Pharmacognosie et Phytochimie, Ecole de Pharmacie, Université de Lausanne, Rue Vuillermet 2, CH-1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
  • 3Department of Chemistry, University of Malawi, Chancellor College, Zomba, Malawi
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26. Februar 2007 (online)

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Abstract

The molluscicidal and fungicidal properties of Diospyros usambarensis root bark have been attributed to the naphthoquinone 7-methyljuglone. In addition, the dimeric naphthoquinones isodiospyrin and mamegakinone and 2 artefacts, 2-methoxy- and 3-methoxy-7-methyljuglone have been isolated.

1 Part 1 of the series “Phytochemistry of African Medicinal Plants”

1 Part 1 of the series “Phytochemistry of African Medicinal Plants”