Cell suspension cultures of Thamnosma montana were grown in Gamborg B5
medium which was best suited for acridone alkaloid formation. From th
e lyophilized cell material nine acridones and three acridone-monogluc
osides have been isolated which were found for the first time in the g
enus Thamnosma. Moreover, N-methylacridone which is known from the int
act plant was found. Gravacridonol monoglucoside was identified as a n
ew alkaloid. Interestingly, most isolated alkaloids belong to the dihy
drofuroacridones.