Table 4.
Qualitative phytochemical screening of methanolic leaf extract of V. unguiculata, C. pepo, and A. dubius.
| Phytochemicals | V. unguiculata | C. pepo | A. dubious |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | + | + | + |
| Steroids | + | + | + |
| Alkaloids | + | + | + |
| Tannins | − | − | − |
| Anthraquinones | − | − | − |
| Saponins | + | + | + |
| Terpenoids | + | + | + |
| Diterpenes | + | + | + |
| Phenols | + | + | + |
Present phytochemicals are denoted by (+) sign; absent phytochemicals are denoted by (−) sign.