Abstract
The chloroform extract from the leaves of Eupatorium quadrangularae has been systematically fractionated by following biological activity in a bioassay which measures repellency to the leafcutter ant Atta cephalotes (Formicidae, Attini). Several sesquiterpene lactones were isolated, two of which showed significant ant-repellency.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1199-1201 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Phytochemistry |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1985 |
Keywords
- Atta cephalotes
- Compositae
- Eupatorium quadrangularae
- ant-repellent.
- leafcutter ants
- sesquiterpene lactones