| Table 4. Phytochemical constituents of HEE of C. pulcherrima leaves. (-, absent; +, moderate level present; ++, high level present). | ||
| Phytomolecule(s) | Methods | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloid | Dragendorff’s test Hager’s test |
++ + |
| Flavonoid | Ferric chloride test | ++ |
| Tannin | Ferric chloride test | + |
| Terpenoid | Salkowski’s test | ++ |
| Saponin | Foam test | - |
| Phenol | Ferric chloride test | - |
| Glycoside | Molisch test | - |