Phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts of mangroves and their associates in Dhamra estuary, Bhadrak, Odisha

Abstract

Dhamra Estuary in Bhadrak district of Odisha is endowed with Mangroves, which have been depleted at an alarming rate due to the operation of various biotic factors. The present vegetation is found in denuded condition and are at a great degree of threat due to various anthropogenic activities such as clearing mangrove forests for pisciculture, human habitation and development of port. During the present investigation, 20 species of mangroves and their associates have been reported from different locations of Dhamra estuary. Phytochemical analysis of eight species of mangroves and their associates shows the presence of various phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, and tannins etc. that are responsible for their medicinal properties.