10.1016/0031-9422(90)85105-O
The research aimed to investigate the flavonoid compounds present in New Zealand Libocedrus species, specifically Libocedrus bidwillii and L. plumosa, and to assess their chemotaxonomic significance. The study's purpose was to support or challenge the existing classification of these species within the Cupressaceae family by analyzing their flavonoid profiles. The conclusions drawn from the research indicated that while the two Libocedrus species shared similar flavonoid types, they were distinct enough to be differentiated, with L. plumosa characterized by the presence of myricetin 3-rhamnoside and L. bidwillii by the presence of a di-acylated quercetin 3-rhamnoside. The chemicals used in the process included various flavonoids such as kaempferol, quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, amentoflavone, and biflavonoids like 7-O-methyl-2,3-dihydroamentoflavone.