Bioactive triterpene saponins from the leaves of Schefflera elegantissima

Abstract

A new sulfated oleanane-type triterpene, and five known saponins of the oleanane-type were isolated from the leaves of Schefflera elegantissima for the first time. The structure of the new saponin was determined by spectroscopic analyses. The cytotoxic and antimicrobial effects of the isolated compounds are discussed.