Genus ”Vernonia” reported to have various types of
phytoconstituents like flavonoids (Quercetin), tannins (Ellagic
acid), phenolics, terpenoids and steroids (β sitosterol and
stigmasterol) compounds.
Medicinal plants have been widely used in Ayurveda
system of medicine. Evidences from literature favor the use of
medicinal plants because they increase the immunity of body
against various diseases. V. elaeagnifolia (Asteraceae) is a
creeper. It is mostly cultivated in Asia and Europe. Plants of this
family have medicinal properties against upper respiratory tract
infections, stomach ulceration and skin infections. Chemical
constituents found in V. elaeagnifolia ethanolic extract are
flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, terpenoids,
phytosterols, and alkaloids.
V. elaeagnifolia belongs to family Asteraceae. It is commonly called as Toran vel, Curtain creeper. It is an extensive,
perennial, woody, ornamental climber. Young stem, slender, pendulous, glabrous, 0.4-0.6 cm in thickness,
becomes woody at maturity. The plant is frequently grown as an ornamental plant in houses and gardens,
especially on fencing, compounds walls and buildings reaching up to 7-8 m in height. Flowers pinkish-purple
colored in small auxiliary heads. Heads crowded terminally in paniculate cymes, 1.5 cm in diameter and has single
types of florets. Elemental analysis was also being performed on this plant
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