Chemosystematics of the hepaticae

Phytochemistry. 2004 Mar;65(6):623-69. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2004.01.003.

Abstract

Most liverworts (Hepaticae) contain oil bodies which are composed of lipophilic terpenoids and aromatic compounds. The chemosystematics of 36 families of the Jungermannidae and seven families of the Marchantiidae of the Hepaticae are discussed using terpenoid and aromatic components.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hepatophyta / chemistry*
  • Hepatophyta / classification*
  • Hepatophyta / metabolism
  • Hepatophyta / ultrastructure
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic / chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic / metabolism
  • Molecular Structure
  • Terpenes / chemistry
  • Terpenes / metabolism

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
  • Terpenes