Triterpenes and neolignans from the roots of Nannoglottis carpesioides

► Phytochemial and bioactivity study of Nannoglottis carpesioides. ► Seven triterpenes and two neolignans are reported. ► Three compounds exhibited moderate antioxidant activity. ► Fourteen compounds isolated are reported in the genus Nannoglottis. ► The study supports the chemosystematic position of Nannoglottis in Astereae.