Research on botanical, anatomical characterizations and phytochemical in the leaf extract of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsely) A. Gray

Abstract

    Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray.) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae. Extracts from Tithonia diversifolia parts have many uses such as antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infection, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. In Vietnam, T. diversifolia is a powerful plant, grows wild as a weed in Central Highlands, with the potential to become a useful and abundant source of raw materials in pharmaceutical production. Based on the morphological characterization, the sample was identified as Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray). This article also describes anatomical structure of parts (roots, stems, leaves) of T. diversifolia. In addition, the phytochemical composition from T. diversifolia leaf extract has the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins, in accordance with previous studies in the world. This will serve as the base for further studies to exploit T. Diversifolia in Vietnam.