Tavs A Abere
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Comfort O Enoghama
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Published: 31 December 2015
Citation: Abere TA, Enoghama CO. Pharmacognostic standardization and insecticidal activity of the leaves of Tecoma stans Juss (Bignoniaceae). J Sci Pract Pharm 2015; 2(1):39-45 doi: 10.47227/jsppharm.v2i1.9
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Purpose: Many medicinal plants have been said to be protective against insect damage without any scientific proof that they possess insecticidal activity. This study was aimed at establishing the Pharmacognostic profile and insecticidal activity of the leaves of Tecoma stans Juss (Bignoniaceae) to confirm its traditional application and justify continuous usage.
Methods:Evaluation of the fresh, powdered and anatomical sections of the leaves were carried out to determine the macromorphological, micromorpho-logical, chemomicroscopic, numerical and phytochemical profile. Evaluation of the insecticidal activity involved the determination of antifeedant properties, repellant and insecticidal actions of the extract and its fractions.
Results:Macro and microscopic studies gave results that could serve as a basis for proper identification, collection and investigation of the leaves of T. stans. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides and saponins. The crude extract and fractions produced antifeedant, repellant and insecticidal activities to varying degrees.
Conclusion:Pharmacognostic parameters of T. stans that can aid its standardization and quality control has been provided. T. stans has the potential to act as a lead in the commercial production of insecticides of plant origin.
