Family

Plumbaginaceae

Genus

Plumbago

Common Name

wild leadwort

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Description

Plumbago zeylanica (also known as wild leadwort) belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is a rich source of bioactive compounds naphthoquinone as well as naphthalene derivatives and traditionally used as a medicinal plant. It is known for its anticarcinogenic, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. The P. zeylanica contains diverse naphthoquinone derivatives such as plumbagin, isoshinanolone, droserone and the accumulation of these naphthoquinone derivatives are tissues specific.