Plants with Tryptophan Derived Alkaloids (other than Indole Alkaloids)

 


ß-Carboline Alkaloids


Banisteriopsis caapi, yagé, Malpighiaceae, plant and root.

Passiflora caerulea, Passifloraceae, plant in flower.

 

Physostigmine

Physostigma venenosum, Fabaceae, plant with flowers and fruits.

 

Calycanthus Alkaloids

Calycanthus californica, Calycanthaceae, plant in flower.

Chimonanthus praecox, Calycanthaceae, plant in flower.

 

 


Ergot Alkaloids

 


Claviceps on Secale, ergot, a fungus.

Ipomoea hederacea, morning glory, Convolvulaceae, plant with flowers.


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