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. 2012 Jul;2(7):570–573. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60099-9

Table 3. Phytochemical constituents in chosen seagrass species.

Phytochemical constituents S. isoetifolium
C. serrulata
H. beccarii
Root Leaf Root Leaf Leaf
Alkaloids + + + +
Carboxylic acid + +
Coumarins
Flavanoids ++ +
Quinones +
Phenols + +
Saponins +
Xanthoproteins
Protein
Resins
Steroids +
Tannins + +
Sugars ++ + +

–: Absent, +: Medium, ++: High.