Evaluation of Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Constituents of Dermatocarpon vellereum Zschacke

Authors

  • Mushtaq Ahmad Dar P.G. Department of Botany, Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities (Autonomous), Amravati, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Ishfaq Ahmad Malik Department of Zoology, Bar. R. D. I. K. and K. D. College, Badnera, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Shreyash R. Wankhade P.G. Department of Botany, Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities (Autonomous), Amravati, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Kirankumar D. Jadhao P.G. Department of Botany, Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities (Autonomous), Amravati, Maharashtra, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.5.4.10

Keywords:

Dermatocarpon vellereum, lichen metabolites, phytochemical analysis, qualitative and quantitative constituents

Abstract

This study examines the qualitative and quantitative phytochemical composition of Dermatocarpon vellereum zschacke, a saxicolous lichen from the Melghat forest in India. Compounds were extracted using various solvents and analysed with standard phytochemical methods. Ethanolic extracts contained a wide range of metabolites, including alkaloids, phenolic compounds, tannins, carbohydrates, amino acids, reducing sugars, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, and coumarins. Petroleum ether, chloroform, and water extracts showed fewer compound classes. Saponins, proteins, and resins were absent in all extracts. Ethanol was the most effective solvent for extracting a range of phytochemicals. Quantitative analysis found 0.03% alkaloids, 2.32 mg QE/g flavonoids, 4.08 mg GAE/g total phenolics, 0.20% tannins, and undetectable saponins. These results suggest D. vellereum has potential economic and medicinal value and highlight the need to conserve its natural habitat. This research lays the groundwork for future studies on the bioactive constituents of this understudied lichen.

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2026-08-31

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Dar, M. A., Malik, I. A., Wankhade, S. R., & Jadhao, K. D. (2026). Evaluation of Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Constituents of Dermatocarpon vellereum Zschacke. Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 5(4), 76–80. https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.5.4.10

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