Determination of essential elements in Leptadenia lancefolia (Decne) using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Flourescene Analysis (EDXRF)

Abstract

Essential elements concentration in the flowers, leaves, stems and roots of Leptadenia lancefolia decne from unutilized and abandoned farmlands were determined using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) instrumentation. The elements determined were Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Rb, Sr and Zn. Ca, Fe and K were found in higher concentrations while Cu, Mn, Rb, Sr and Zn were in trace levels. Nutritional, medicinal and distribution pattern of the elements in the plant are discussed.

Keywords: Leptadenia lancefolia Decne, Essential elements and Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence analysis (EDXRF) instrumentation.