Table 2.
Phytochemical analysis of Pleopeltis crassinervata.
| Assay | Methanolic extract | Hexane Fraction | Methanolic fraction | Precipitate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steroids | — | + | — | — |
| Terpenoids | — | — | — | + |
| Tannins | + | — | + | + |
| Saponins | — | — | — | + |
| Flavonoids | + | — | + | + |
| Alkaloids (Drangerdof reagent) | + | + | + | + |
| Alkaloids (Mayer reagent) | + | + | + | + |
| Alkaloids (Wagner reagent) | + | — | + | + |
| Quantification of total polyphenols (% equivalent of gallic acid) | 15.14 ± 0.33 | 0 | 14.06 ± 0.57 | 14.38 ± 0.33 |
Results of the qualitative phytochemical tests and quantification of total polyphenols expressed in gallic acid equivalent percentage for the methanolic extract and its fraction. Positive (+), Negative (−).