Abstract:Ageratum conyzoides leaves have afforded six compounds which were identified as tritriacontane, henitriacontane, 23-pentatetraacontanone, 3,4,-seco-lup- 20 (29)-en-3-OMe, 3°butyl triacosanoate and methyl tetracosanoate. All are being reported first time from this plant. The different fractions viz. hexane, benzene, ethyl acetate and methanol Ageratum conyzoides leaves were tested for their plant growth inhibitory activity against germination of radish seeds. The percent growth inhibition of radish seeds by different fractions are being reported in this paper.
Key words: Leaves, Ageratum conyzoides, Chromatography, IR, 1HNMR
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