Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6377658 | Industrial Crops and Products | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
ⶠSyngonanthus nitens is a Brazilian plant known as “capim dourado” due to its beautiful golden colour. ⶠHandcrafts made with S. nitens are an important source of income for Brazilian artisans. ⶠScapes are used to make handcrafts, while flowerheads represent a waste matter. ⶠHPLC-ESI-MS profiles of S. nitens extracts highlighted the occurrence of flavonoids and xanthones, among which 6 new natural products. ⶠFlavonoids derivatives are probably responsible for “capim dourado” golden colour.
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Authors
Mariana Pacifico, Assunta Napolitano, Milena Masullo, Felipe Hilario, Wagner Vilegas, Sonia Piacente, Lourdes Campaner dos Santos,