International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics

Sesuvium portulacastrum (Aizoaceae family) is mangrove associate known for its antimicrobial, antifungal activity. The present study focuses on comparative analysis of phytochemicals present in Sesuvium portulacastrum (Aizoaceae family) using GCMS, ICP AES and IR spectroscopy. The work also highlights the different phytochemicals present in various parts like stem and leaves of the plants from Aizoaceae family. The IR spectroscopy elucidates different functional groups present in the phytochemicals from different parts of plant. The GCMS has identified 15, 15, 14 phytochemicals respectively from Sesuvium portulacastrum ethyl acetate leaf, petroleum ether stem and chloroform whole plant extracts. This study also is noteworthy as it uses ICP AES techniques in analyzing different elements present in Sesuvium portulacastrum. This work emphasizes the importance of sophisticated analytical Instrumentation, in phytochemical characterization and the technique can also reveal the difference in phytochemicals present in different parts of the same plant.