Abstract
In this review, the literature data on phytochemical and biological investigations of the genus Ceriops are compiled. The Ceriops species are mangrove plants widely distributed along the sea coasts of Africa, Madagascar, South Asia, and South Pacific islands. To date, 43 diterpenes and 29 triterpenes have been reported from the embryos, fruits, hypocotyls, roots, stems, and twigs of C. tagal and C. decandra. Diterpenoids and triterpenoids are the main constituents of this genus. The isolated terpenes showed an enormous structural diversity and exhibited various biological properties, such as antitumor, antibacterial, and larvicidal activities.
Copyright © 2012 Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta AG, Zürich.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Analgesics / chemistry
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Analgesics / isolation & purification
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Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / isolation & purification
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / isolation & purification
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Antiparasitic Agents / chemistry
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Antiparasitic Agents / isolation & purification
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Diterpenes / chemistry
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Diterpenes / isolation & purification
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Hypoglycemic Agents / chemistry
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Hypoglycemic Agents / isolation & purification
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Plant Extracts / chemistry
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology
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Rhizophoraceae / chemistry*
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Rhizophoraceae / classification
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Triterpenes / chemistry
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Triterpenes / isolation & purification
Substances
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Analgesics
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
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Antiparasitic Agents
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Diterpenes
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Plant Extracts
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Triterpenes