Phenolic Chemical Analyses in Leaves and Latex of Triadica sebifera

Abstract

Triadica sebifera( Euphorbiaceae) is an important economic and ornamental tree species in South China. Here,we analyzed and compared tannins and flavonoids content in both tallow leaves and latex. We found that the content of two tannins and two flavonoids in latex were lower than those in leaves. This indicated that most tannins and flavonoids existed in tallow leaves. We also found that tannins and flavonoids content differed among seven populations,which may be associated with different habitats and herbivores.