Sciences of Phytochemistry

sciphy Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 0-0, 2026
e-ISSN 2962-553X
p-ISSN 2962-5793
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A Comprehensive Review of the Phytochemistry of Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski

Harshal Shivaji Patil1, Ashwini Sanjay Baviskar2, Swati P Kolat3

1Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Moreshwar College, Bhokardan, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India; 2Moreshwar College, Affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India; 3Associate Professor, Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Corresponding: hspaatil@gmail.com (Harshal Shivaji Patil); asbaviskar.res@gmail.com (Ashwini Sanjay Baviskar).

Received: 01 July 2025
Revised: 09 January 2026
Accepted: 12 February 2026
Published: 23 February 2026

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Keywords: Sphagneticola trilobata, Wedelia paludosa, Asteraceae, Phytochemistry, Terpenoids, Alkaloid, Flavonoid, Steroids, Saponins, Secondary Metabolites
Abstract: Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski (Asteraceae) has attracted increasing scientific interest due to its rich phytochemical diversity and reported biological activities. This review systematically evaluates published literature retrieved from major scientific databases (including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) covering studies, using defined inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on phytochemical identification and bioactivity assessment. Available evidence indicates that S. trilobata contains multiple classes of secondary metabolites, including terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, and saponins. Among these, terpenoids emerge as the most frequently reported and quantitatively dominant constituents, particularly in aerial parts, and are consistently associated with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities. Flavonoids and alkaloids, though less abundant, contribute complementary antioxidant and pharmacological effects. The review synthesizes current findings to prioritize phytochemical groups based on abundance and bioactivity rather than simple classification. While several compounds demonstrate promising bioactivities, most evidence remains limited to in vitro and preclinical studies. Consequently, the potential of S. trilobata–derived metabolites for drug discovery should be interpreted cautiously, highlighting the need for further mechanistic, toxicological, and clinical investigations.