Phytochemistry, Chemotaxonomy, and Biological Activities of the Araucariaceae Family—A Review
Claudio Frezza, Alessandro Venditti, Daniela De Vita, Chiara Toniolo, Marco Franceschin, Antonio Ventrone, Lamberto Tomassini, Sebastiano Foddai, Marcella Guiso, Marcello Nicoletti, Armandodoriano Bianco, Mauro Serafini
Abstract
In this review article, the phytochemistry of the species belonging to the Araucariaceae family is explored. Among these, in particular, it is given a wide overview on the phytochemical profile of Wollemia genus, for the first time. In addition to this, the ethnopharmacology and the general biological activities associated to the Araucariaceae species are singularly described. Lastly, the chemotaxonomy at the genus and family levels is described and detailed.
Topics & Concepts
PhytochemistryChemotaxonomyGenusBiologyBotanySystematicsPhytochemicalEcologyTaxonomy (biology)Natural product bioactivities and synthesisBiological Activity of Diterpenoids and BiflavonoidsTraditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae