The alkaloidal constituents of Commelina communis (Commelinaceae) were investigated. From the ether soluble alkaloidal fraction, three β-carboline type alkaloids were isolated by chromatographic purification process. Their chemical structures were id...
The alkaloidal constituents of Commelina communis (Commelinaceae) were investigated. From the ether soluble alkaloidal fraction, three β-carboline type alkaloids were isolated by chromatographic purification process. Their chemical structures were identified as 1-carbomethoxy-β-carboline, norharman and harman from the physicochemical data, which were newly isolated from this plant.