Myricitrin
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Myricitrin is a chemical compound. It can be isolated from the root bark of Myrica cerifera
(Bayberry, a small tree native to North America) and in Chrysobalanus icaco
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Myricitrin is the 3-O-rhamnoside of myricetin
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Myricitrin is used by several beetle species in their communication system. These include Plagioderma versicolora, Agelastica coerulea, Atrachya menetrisi, Altica nipponica, Altica oleracea
, Gastrolina depressa.
Myrica cerifera
Myrica cerifera is a small tree or large shrub native to North America. Its common names include Wax myrtle, Bayberry, Candleberry, Bayberry tree, and Tallow shrub...
(Bayberry, a small tree native to North America) and in Chrysobalanus icaco
Chrysobalanus icaco
Chrysobalanus icaco, the cocoplum, Paradise Plum and icaco , is found near sea beaches and inland throughout the tropical Americas and the Caribbean, including Cuba, southern Florida, and the Bahamas. The inland subspecies is Chrysobalanus icaco pellocarpus.-Description:Chrysobalanus icaco is a...
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Myricitrin is the 3-O-rhamnoside of myricetin
Myricetin
Myricetin is a naturally occurring flavonol, a flavonoid found in many grapes, berries, fruits, vegetables, herbs, as well as other plants. Walnuts are a rich dietary source. Trace amounts can be found as glycosides. It is one of the phenolic compounds present in red wine.Myricetin has antioxidant...
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Myricitrin is used by several beetle species in their communication system. These include Plagioderma versicolora, Agelastica coerulea, Atrachya menetrisi, Altica nipponica, Altica oleracea
Altica oleracea
Altica oleracea is a species of leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae.It is found in most Europe....
, Gastrolina depressa.