Phytochemical analysis of some selected species of the family Convolvulaceae occurring in Central Rajasthan

Abstract

Family Convolvulaceae occupies a significant position among first ten dominant families of Rajasthan State. The family is important as a source of food, for drugs, for several ornamentals etc. Plant used for edible purposes include Ipomoea batatas and Ipomoea aquatica. Plants of medicinal value include Evolvulus alsinoides,and  Ipomoea violacea,. Plants of ornamental value include Argyreia speciosa (Elehant Creeper), and Ipomoea cairica (Railway Creeper). Phytochemical investigations is taken up for the present studies of some selected species of Convolvulaceae occurring in Central Rajasthan, include the quantitative estimation of total soluble sugars, soluble proteins, starch, free amino acids, and phenols.