Lobelia cardinalis

Lobinaline, C2gH3gON2. This alkaloid was isolated by Manske from Lobelia cardinalis, L. It crystallises with difficulty in prisms, m.p. 94-5°, + 22-3° (CHCI3), yields a hydrochloride, B. HCl, 1-5 HjO, m.p. 220°, and on oxidation by permanganate yields benzoic acid. 

From a vast number of alkaloids containing the /I -pyrroline or piperideine ring in the molecule, alkaloids myosmine (197) and lobinaline (i/5) (198) of Lobelia cardinalis L. may be mentioned. 

Lobelia s numerous species of annual and perennial flowers offer gardeners a broad array of plant heights and flower types. Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis), perhaps the best-known species, features spikes of brilliant red, 3-lobed flowers that hummingbirds find irresistible. Other species bear star-shaped blooms in shades of blue and lavender lobelias with red or bronze foliage are also available. Plants grow 2-5 tall with a spread of about 2. ... 

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Lobinaline, CggHgsONg, has been isolated from Lobelia cardinalis L. by Manske (496). It is the main and possibly only base present in the plant. 

Alkaloid of Lobelia cardinalis, Limi. Ciyst. from EtgO. MLp. 94- °. [a] -j- 22-3° in CHGlg. Depresses blood pressure. 

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