Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Suresh, Monica; Pappuswamy, Manikantan Title A name given to the resource Identification of bioactive metabolites in Turnera ulmifolia: Preliminary phytochemical screening and FTIR analysis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Plant Science Today;Volume;12;Issue;3;pp.1-8 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.7515" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.7515</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018186982?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018186982?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Suresh M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore, 560 029, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore, 560 029, India Description An account of the resource Turnera ulmifolia L., a member of the Passifloraceae family, is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Though frequently considered a weed, it has been commonly used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, infections, wounds and digestive ailments. Earlier studies have found alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids and polyphenols in species from the same genera that contribute to their therapeutic efficacy. Despite its ethnomedicinal value, the phytochemical profile and functional group characterization of T. ulmifolia are still unexplored. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition of its leaf, stem and root extracts using different solvents (methanol, ethanol, hexane and acetone) and identify key functional groups through FTIR analysis. Phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of diverse secondary metabolites. FTIR analysis further revealed functional groups such as O=C=O, C=C and S=O, which are associated with therapeutic properties. Notably, alkaloids were abundant in leaf extracts, while sulfoxide groups, known for their herbicidal and medicinal effects, were detected in the stem. These findings reinforce the pharmacological potential of T. ulmifolia as a promising source of bioactive metabolites with medicinal and ecological applications. Its capacity to diversify in various habitats and create bioactive molecules under stress points to possible uses in medicine discovery, sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration. This study lays the groundwork for future research to validate its therapeutic potential and explore its integration into modern pharmaceutical and ecological solutions. (2025), (Horizon e-Publishing Group). All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource bioactive; functional group analysis; T. ulmifolia; weed plant Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Horizon e-Publishing Group Relation A related resource ISSN: 23481900; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online