Hippobroma longiflora (L.) G. Don

Synonym:

Isotoma longiflora Presl,

Laurentia longiflora (L.) Endl.

Common Names:
Wel-dunkola (S)
Kaattup pugaiyilai (T)
Star of Bethlehem (E)
Dhavala (Sa)

Useful plant parts :
Leaf and nectar

Uses in traditional medicine :

Chemical constituents:

Alkaloids: lobeline, piperidine derivatives and lobetyolin from aerial parts and roots

Bioactivity :

Clinical:

Note :

Nectar of the flower is poisonous

References :

Kesting, J. R. et al., (2009), Piperidine and Tetrahydropyridine Alkaloids from Lobelia siphilitica and Hippobroma longiflora, Journal of Natural Products, 72, 312-315.