Claim · model-written summary
Eugenol was observed in leaves only of L. aspera and L. stricta.
Verbatim
e0“An aromatic phenol, eugenol, was observed in the leaves of only two species, L. aspera and L. stricta.”
Title
Aromatic compounds in some species of leucas r.br. (labiatae): with 2 tables (Labiatae)
T. P. Singh; M. Kamat Feddes Repertorium 2001. doi:10.1002/fedr.4921120504
Other claims from this paper (7)
- Observation Monoterpenoids were the principal compounds in leaves and inflorescences of four Leucas species.
- Association Leaves of L. aspera, L. lavandulifolia and L. stricta contained more monoterpenoids than inflorescences.
- Association L. cephalotes had more terpenoids in inflorescences than leaves.
- Observation Nine terpenoids were recorded across four species, with acyclic monoterpenoids more numerous than monocyclic and bicyclic ones.
- Observation The only triterpenoid identified was ß-sitosterol.
- Observation L. stricta lacked both α-β-thujone and borneol.
- Observation Camphor and 1,8-cineole were absent from all four species.