Table 1 Phytochemical screening test results of the DCM and MeOH (1:1) and MeOH extracts of C. africana root.
From: Phytochemical investigation and antibacterial activities of Cordia africana roots extracts
No | Phytochemistry | Test | Dichloromethane and methanol 1:1 | Methanol | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Result | Color observed | Result | Color observed | |||
1 | Flavonoids | Alkaline test | + | Brownish e yellow | + | Brownish yellow |
2 | Terpenoids | Salkowski test | + | Reddish brown | + | Reddish brown |
3 | Phenols | Ferric chloride test | + | Pale green | + | bluish-black |
4 | Glycosides | Keller Killani test | + | Reddish- brown | + | Reddish-brown |
5 | Tannins | Ferric chloride test | + | Brownish green | + | Blue black |
6 | Saponins | Froth forming test | + | + | + | Formation of foam |
7 | Steroids | Liebermann Buchard rxn | + | Blue-green | + | Blue-green |
8 | Alkaloids | Wagner’s test | − | − | − | − |
9 | Anthraquinones | Borntrager’s reaction | + | Red color | + | Red color |
