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Tipo,minthostachys mollis (lamiaceae): an ecuadorian mint

Tipo, minthostachys mollis lamiaceae:Uuna menta ecuatoriana

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Abstract

Nineteen compounds are characterized by GC/MS and Kovats Indices in the oil of tipo,Minthostachys mollis Griseb., from Ecuador. The major compounds are29.34 ± 3.94% neomenthol, 24.00 ± 5.23% menthone, 20.55 ± 3.33% menthol, and 8.96 ± 1.65% piperitone.

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Diecinueve compuestos son identificados por GC/MS y los Indices de Kovats en el aceite esencial de tipo,Minthostachys mollis Griseb. de Ecuador. Los compuestos principales son 29.34 ± 3.94% neomentol, 24.00 ± 5.23% mentona, 20.55 ± 3.33% mentol, y 8.96 ± 1.65% piperitona.

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    Ben H. Alkire

  2. Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Delaware State University, 19901-2275, Dover, DE

    Arthur O. Tucker & Michael J. Maciarello

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Alkire, B.H., Tucker, A.O. & Maciarello, M.J. Tipo,minthostachys mollis (lamiaceae): an ecuadorian mint. Econ Bot 48, 60–64 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02901380

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