In the present study the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of aqueous, methanol and dichloromethane extracts of leaves of tithonia. Thus, there is a need to further investigate their phytochemical constituents as well as their biological activities. Tithonia diversifolia and senna didymobotrya have been reported to have medicinal value. Chemical constituents of essential oils from the leaves. Proximate composition and phytochemical constituents of. Introduction in this paper, the volatile constituents identified in three plants growing in vietnam are being described, as part of our continued interest on the analysis of chemical compounds of vietnamese flora 1. Tithonia diversifolia is a proli c seeder which retains its seeds until the plant dries in the dry season when the seeds disperse and are spread by wind, water and the.
Tithonia diversifolia mexican sunflower is a dominant plant of the asteraceae family, which suggests it produces allelochemicals that interfere with the development of surrounding plants. Phytochemical, proximate and elemental composition of tithonia. Tithonia diversifolia is a shrublike perennial or annual invasive plant, native to north and central america. The genus tithonia is made up of 11 species all of which originate from mexico, central america and cuba arias et al. This species is accepted, and its native range is mexico to central america. Traditionally, the tithonia diversifolia hemsley a gray leaf has long been used for the treatment of diabetes. Gray asteraceae is widely used in traditional medicine. A native of mexico and central america, tithonia also known as mexican sunflower loves it hot and dry. What are the medical uses of tithonia diversifolia.
Ethyl acetate extracts of the leaves, stems, and roots showed significant. The genus tithonia in the daisy family asteraceae includes 1015 species of bushy annuals, perennials and shrubs native to mexico and central america that have large, brightly colored daisylike flowers on thick stems. The plants flowers are a favorite of bees and african farmers have many uses for the plant, the most popular use being as an. Daramola2 1department of crop protection, federal university of agriculture, abeokuta, abeokuta 2department of biological sciences. Tithonia diversifolia is a medicinal plant from the municipality of suchiapa, chiapas, mexico, that according to local folk medicine is considered useful in the treatment of gastric ulcers. How tithonia diversifolia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Tithonia diversifolia td is widely valued in several cultures for its medicinal properties. Nitobe chrysanthemum, tree marigold botanical name. There is increasing interest on the in vivo protective effects of natural compounds contained in plants against oxidative damage caused from reactive oxygen species. Ethanol extract of tithonia diversifolia hemsley a gray. Best known as the mexican sunflower, tithonia rotundifolia is one of this small genus that also includes species such as tithonia diversifolia or tree marigold. Gray is an impor tant medicinal plant whose leaf is the major organ used alone or in combination with other plants. A lovely site, giving brief details on the medicinal uses of several hundred over 400 at the last count plants in the philippines, plus a picture of each plant.
Antimalarial activity of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine in s. All tithonia species are native to mexico and are usually grown as an annual, planted in spring once the weather warms up. The leaves, soft branches and even the plants yellow flowers are eaten. Antibacterial potential of some medicinal plants of the. Antiemetic activity of tithonia diversifolia hemsl. The study described herein was conducted to identify the compounds that have phytotoxic activity in t. Wild sunflower, tithonia diversifolia, shrub sunflower, wang ye kui herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo umali stuart with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal research studies. Pdf tithonia diversifolia, cyperus rotundus and hyptis.
In vitro antileukemic and antiviral activities of traditionally used medicinal. List of various diseases cured by tithonia diversifolia. The tithonia diversifolia is a woody herb or succulent shrub, stoloniferous which can reach 23 m high. Evaluation of tithonia diversifolia and chromolaena odorata residues as potential organic compost materials for the management of meloidogyne incognita on cowpea vigna unguiculata l. Tithonia diversifolia is a native to eastern mexico and central america but has a nearly pantropical distribution as an introduced species 12 depending on the area they maybe. The plants flowers are a favorite of bees and african farmers have many uses for the plant, the most popular use being as an organic fertilizer for vegetable crops in either compost or a tea form. The plant is widely used in several countries such as costa rica, democratic republic. Gray is an impressive member of the family, asteraceae, and it is a perennial native of mexico and central america. Herbal medicine use in muranga county and antiflea. Scientists reveal that bitter leaves extract helps to reduce the blood estrogen level in the body by suppressing the activities of aromatase. Mexican sunflower, tithonia rotundifolia master gardener. Three new germacrane sesquiterpenes obtained from tithonia diversifolia, significantly increase glucose uptake without significant toxic effects in 3t3l1 adipocytes.
Tithonia diversifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family asteraceae that is commonly known as the tree marigold, mexican tournesol, mexican sunflower, japanese sunflower or nitobe chrysanthemum. Although agnew 1974 reported that the only member of the genus found in africa is t. Opposite leaves 35, attenuate base, acute apex, crenate margin. Antibacterial potential of some medicinal plants of the cordillera region, philippines rosemary m. In uganda, farmers use it in field and storage pest management although there is no published work to report evidence for these effects. Leaf and stem microscopic identification of tithonia. These plants have long list of ethnomedicinal uses.
The aim of the present study was to investigate the gastroprotective activity of t. Diabetes mellitus is a state of chronic hyperglycemia which causes various complications. It is native to mexico and central america but has a nearly pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Tithonia diversifolia is a species of flowering plant in the asteraceae family that is commonly known as the tree marigold, mexican tournesol, mexican sunflower, japanese sunflower or nitobe chrysanthemum. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in tithonia diversifolia. Evaluation of tithonia diversifolia and chromolaena. Names of tithonia diversifolia in various languages of the world are also given. Plants profile for tithonia diversifolia tree marigold. It also provides nectar and habitat for beneficial insects, including butterflies. Tithonia seeds mexican sunflower johnnys selected seeds.
Description bolivian sunflower is the towering big brother of the popular mexican sunflower t. Tithonia diversifolia, often called wild sunflower and mexican sunflower, a multipurpose shrub originated from mexico jama et al. Effect of aqueous extract of leaves of tithonia diversifolia hemsl. Studies on the antiinflammatory and analgesic properties of tithonia diversifolia leaf extract. Tithonia diversifolia is a perennial native of mexico and central america and is cultivated for its beautiful flowers and enormous size. Tithonia diversifolia, a shrub in the family asteraceae, is widely distributed along farm boundaries in the humid and subhumid tropics of africa. Wild sunflower, tithonia diversifolia, shrub sunflower. Aqueous and methanolic extracts of the plant had 50% and 74% clearing of malarial parasites respectively, compared to 100% for chloroquine. Many alien plant species, such as tithonia diversifolia, t.
Tithonia is used by some farmers as a source of firewood. Mexican sunflower tithonia diversifolia plants forum at. While popular as a fast growing ornamental in regions where it can be grown, tithonia diversifolia was once one of the medicinal plants used by the indigenous peoples of the americas. Studies done in western kenya to compare the rate of biomass and nutrient accumulation among tithonia diversifolia, tephrosia vogelii and maize, proved that tithonia had the highest rates of accumulation of both the biomass and nutrient 18. The wild mexican sunflower tithonia diversifolia hemsl. Tithonia diversifolia herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the various phytochemical and antimicrobial properties of the leaves of t. Antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of the leaf ethanolic.
It can also act as a repellant against certain bugs, nematodes, aphids and insects. The sesquiterpene lactones isolated were found to be pesticidal on test plants. Leaf size is 517 x 512 cm, densely pubescent beneath, palmate venation. The results showed that both aqueous and ethanol extracts of the plant parts tested positive for alkaloids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids flavonoids and phenols. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the t.
Perennial attracts butterflies fast growing has medicinal uses flowers useful for fresh andor dried arrangements fragrant. Pesticidal plant leaflet tithonia diversifolia hemsley a. Some of plants with low economical value such as tithonia diversifolia. Allelopathic effects of mexican sunflower tithonia. Phytochemical and proximate composition of tithonia diversifolia leaves, stem and root were compared in this study using standard procedures. Bitter leaves wood ash can be used to treat and control seedborne fungi. Tithonia diversifolia and gliricidia sepium are commonly growing in bukidnon, philippines. Tithonia diversifolia as a green manure for soil fertility. Aspilia africana is the most notable being used to stop bleeding and fast healing of wounds. The methanol extract of tithonia diversifolia showed 39. Gray is an asteraceae shrub, popularly known as mexican sunflower. It is used to treat unspecified medicinal disorders. Tithonia diversifolia is a species of flowering plant in the asteraceae family that is commonly known as the tree marigold, mexican sunflower or japanese sunflower.
Comparative nutritive value of moringa oleifera, tithonia. Diversifolia it should be supplemented with a mg fertilizer as this nutrient is lacking in quantity when compared to other green fertilizers. Tithonia diversifolia, cyperus rotundus and hyptis suaveloensis ethanol extracts combinatorially and competitively inhibit affinity purified cowpea storage bruchid callosobrochus maculatus glutathione s. One of such medicinal plants is tithonia diversifolia.
Phytochemistry and antimicrobial of extract from medicinal plants tithonia diversifolia and olea africana. Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies of extracts from. Leaf and stem microscopic identification of tithonia diversifolia hemsl. Ethnomedicinal importance of some selected plants used for the treatment of ruminant animal diseases in ekiti state, nigeria. Choose from johnnys mexican sunflower seeds for bright daisylike blooms that last until frost. The bolivian sunflower, or tithonia diversifolia, is the mexican sunflowers giant relative, reaching heights as great as 15 ft 5 m and stretching as far as 12 ft 3.