Epipremnum aureum (Linden & Andre) G.S Bunting (Araceae): A Comprehensive Review of its Ornamental, Phytochemical, Environmental and Pharmacological Potential
Keshari Prasad Mohanty
P.G Department of Botany, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India and P.G Department of Environmental Science, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India.
Nabin Kishore Jena
P.G Department of Botany, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India and P.G Department of Environmental Science, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India.
Mahasweta Mohanta
P.G Department of Botany, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India and P.G Department of Environmental Science, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India.
Ranindra Kumar Nayak
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P.G Department of Environmental Science, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India and Centre of Excellence for Bio-resource Management and Energy Conservation Material Development, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The monocotyledonous family Araceae is well known for its ornamental values due to the presence of interesting leaf and flower shape, size and structure. Epipremnum aureum, widely known as the Money plant belonging to the family Araceae, created a special position among other Aroids. This plant is grown primarily as an ornamental and indoor plant in different regions of the globe. Apart from this, this plant species is involved in various scientific investigations and applications. The present review article highlighted the multifarious uses of ornamental aroid species Epipremnum aureum along with its morphological characteristics, propagation methods and phytochemical properties. From literature review it was confirmed that, besides the ornamental purposes of use, the plant acts as a reservoir of different major bioactive compounds like alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, cardiac glycosides, phenolics and triterpenoids. On the environmental significance point of view, Money plant is well known for purification of polluted water and air caused by formaldehyde and Zn like hazardous materials. Biological properties like antioxidant activities, antidiabetic nature, antimicrobial, antiviral and anticancer potency are detected in the extract prepared from different parts of the plant. Utilization of previously documented experimental results in the development of drugs will be necessary for understanding the pharmacognosical importance of the plant. Further studies regarding quantitative phytochemical analysis, determination of anticancer activities against various type of cancer cell, antifungal properties, and cardiovascular protective power of different parts are necessary. Similarly comparative analysis of biological activities of extraction prepared from different plant parts and different extraction solvents are necessary to explore the hidden pharmacological secrets of Epipremnum aureum, which will be beneficial for the human and environment.
Keywords: Araceae, Epipremnum aureum, money plant, ornamental, pharmacognosy, phytoremediation, biological property