Unique Phytochemical Fingerprint: Comparative Phytochemical Extraction of Leaf and Flower Parts of a Kosovo Endemic Plant Using Soxhlet Apparatus with Different Solvents

Session

Agriculture, Food Science and Technology

Description

Kosovo represents one of the most botanically diverse regions in the Balkans, characterized by a complex geological structure and favorable climatic conditions that support a wide range of endemic plant species. The Šar Mountains, Prokletije, and Koritnik regions are particularly recognized as key centers of endemism. Forsythia europaea, a member of the Oleaceae family, is a notable endemic species native to Kosovo. In this study, F. europaea samples were collected from the Gınçar region. The leaves and flowers were separated and airdried at room temperature in a cool, shaded environment. Soxhlet extraction was performed using ethanol and hexane as solvents to obtain concentrated extracts for future bioactivity evaluation. The resulting extracts will be utilized in upcoming anticancer studies, aiming to explore the pharmacological potential of F. europaea and contribute to the scientific understanding and conservation of Kosovo’s endemic flora.

Keywords:

F. europaea, soxhlet, endemic

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-41-2

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

25-10-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

26-10-2025 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.187

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Unique Phytochemical Fingerprint: Comparative Phytochemical Extraction of Leaf and Flower Parts of a Kosovo Endemic Plant Using Soxhlet Apparatus with Different Solvents

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Kosovo represents one of the most botanically diverse regions in the Balkans, characterized by a complex geological structure and favorable climatic conditions that support a wide range of endemic plant species. The Šar Mountains, Prokletije, and Koritnik regions are particularly recognized as key centers of endemism. Forsythia europaea, a member of the Oleaceae family, is a notable endemic species native to Kosovo. In this study, F. europaea samples were collected from the Gınçar region. The leaves and flowers were separated and airdried at room temperature in a cool, shaded environment. Soxhlet extraction was performed using ethanol and hexane as solvents to obtain concentrated extracts for future bioactivity evaluation. The resulting extracts will be utilized in upcoming anticancer studies, aiming to explore the pharmacological potential of F. europaea and contribute to the scientific understanding and conservation of Kosovo’s endemic flora.