what are the chemical constituents of the plant Cucumis
prophetarum?



what are the chemical constituents of the plant Cucumis prophetarum?..

Answer / Sheetal Kumari

Cucumis prophetarum, also known as spiny cucumber or wild cucumber, contains various chemical compounds. These include cucurbitacins A-D (triterpenoid compounds), cucurbitane glycosides, and mangiferin (a xanthone). Additionally, it contains volatile organic compounds like methyl jasmonate and ethylene, which play roles in plant development and defense responses.

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