Phytochemical prospection and biological activity of the ethanolic extract of the leaves of curatella Americana L. (Dilleniaceae)
The present work describes the phytochemical prospection and biological activity of the leaves of Curatella americana L., also known as “Caimbé”, belonging to the family Dilleniaceae. The necessary botanical material was obtained in the municipality of Boa Vista, state of Roraima. This species has a wide distribution throughout the intertropical belt, and can be found throughout the belt from Australia to South America. The extract was obtained from dried and pulverized material. The toxic activity against the microcrustacean Artemia salina was then determined.