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Qualitative Phytochemical Screening of Gymnanthemum Amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.) Stems from Telangana, India

Abstract

The present investigation focuses on the qualitative phytochemical screening of Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. ex Walp. (Asteraceae) stem extracts collected from Telangana, India. Ethanol and petroleum ether extracts were evaluated for the presence of secondary metabolites using standard phytochemical protocols. The ethanol extract revealed a broad spectrum of bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, terpenoids, and saponins, whereas the petroleum ether extract exhibited a narrower profile dominated by terpenoids and steroids. The findings provide evidence supporting the ethnomedicinal relevance of this species and suggest that stem extracts can serve as a potential source of pharmacologically active compounds.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Venkata Bharathamma Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, University College of ‎Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad -500 007, Telangana State, India
  • Thappatla Narendar Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Conservation Laboratory, Department of Botany, Nizam College(A), ‎ Basheerbagh, Osmania University, Hyderabad -500 001, Telangana State, India

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.14419/xnrbdw16
Received
02-09-2025
Accepted
31-10-2025
Published
09-11-2025
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Keywords

  • Gymnanthemum Amygdalinum
  • Phytochemical Screening
  • Stem Extract
  • Telangana Flora
  • Ethnobotany
  • Bioactive Compounds

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How to Cite

Bharathamma, V., & Narendar, T. (2025). Qualitative Phytochemical Screening of Gymnanthemum Amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.) Stems from Telangana, India. International Journal of Scientific World, 11(2), 91-94. https://doi.org/10.14419/xnrbdw16

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