Table 2. Phytochemical Screen of methanol extracts of C. megalocarpus (H.) and L. camara (L.)
Phytochemical/ macromolecule |
MECM |
MELC |
Saponins |
- |
+ |
Tannins |
+ |
+ |
Phenols |
+ |
+ |
Steroids |
+ |
- |
Flavonoids |
+ |
- |
Cardiac glycosides |
+ |
+ |
Anthraquinones |
- |
- |
Terpenoids |
+ |
+ |
Reducing sugars |
+ |
+ |
Carbohydrates |
+ |
+ |
Proteins |
- |
- |
Phytochemicals present in the extracts are denoted by (+) sign; while those absent are denoted by (-) sign. MECM (methanol leaves extract of Croton megalocarpus), MELC (methanol leaves extract of Lantana camara).