Lunatin (3-methoxy-1,6,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone) is a derivative of
anthraquinone. It is produced by the ''
Senna reticulata
''Senna reticulata'', the ''mangerioba grande'' or ''maria mole'' in Portuguese, is a pioneer tree species found on highly fertile floodplains in South America. It has some medicinal uses, but is regarded by farmers as a noxious weed, named ''mat ...
'' tree and can be extracted by soaking the bark in alcohol. Lunatin is also produced by the fungus ''
Curvularia lunata
''Cochliobolus lunatus'' is a fungal plant pathogen that can cause disease in humans and other animals. The anamorph of this fungus is known as ''Curvularia lunata'', while ''Cochliobolus lunatus'' denotes the teleomorph or sexual state. They ar ...
'' which inhabits a marine sponge. Lunatin is an antibacterial substance.
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Anthraquinones