Generic Plum Yew

Botanical Overview

Generic Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus spp) is a species in the Cephalotaxaceae family. This species belongs to the Cephalotaxaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Although comprehensive ethnobotanical records are limited, phytochemical studies have identified 11 compounds in this species, suggesting potential medicinal value.

Active Compounds

Phytochemical research has identified 11 compounds in this species, including a diverse array of phytochemical classes (see the Complete Chemical Inventory below for the full list).

The identified compounds include the following categories:

  • Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities

Research Status

Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.

ⓘ Information
Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.

Complete Chemical Inventory

CompoundFormulaMW
11-HYDROXYCEPHALOTAXINEC₁₈H₂₁NO₅331.4 Da
ACETYLCEPHALOTAXINEC₂₀H₂₃NO₅357.4 Da
CEPHALOMANNINEC₄₅H₅₃NO₁₄831.9 Da
CEPHALOTAXINEC₁₈H₂₁NO₄315.4 Da
CEPHALOTAXINONEC₁₈H₁₉NO₄313.3 Da
DEOXYHARRINGTONINEC₂₈H₃₇NO₈515.6 Da
DESMETHYLCEPHALOTAXINONE
DRUPACINEHARRINGTONINE
HOMOERYTHRINA-ALKALOIDS
HOMOHARRINGTONINEC₂₉H₃₉NO₉545.6 Da
ISOHARRINGTONINEC₂₈H₃₇NO₉531.6 Da

Data from PubChem (NIH/NLM, public domain).


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