Table 1 Phytochemical compositions of leaf infusions.

From: Growth promotion and protective potentials of leaf infusions of Parkia biglobosa, Moringa oleifera and Vernonia amygdalina on Abelmoschus esculentus seeds

Phytochemical

Parkia biglobosa

Moringa oleifera

Vernonia amygdalina

Saponins

+

+

Cardiac glycosides

+

+

Anthraquinones

Terpenoids

+

+

+

Alkaloids

+

+

+

Phlobatannins

+

Flavonoids

Steroids

  1. (+) and (–) represent presence and absence of phytochemical compositions in the extracts.