A new naphthopyranone dimer (I) named planifolin was isolated from a methyl
ene chloride extract of the capitula of Paepalanthus planifolius. The struc
ture of 1 has been determined by chemical and spectroscopic means. In addit
ion, a known dihydronaphthopyranone glycoside and seven known flavonoids we
re isolated from an ethanolic extract of the leaves of P. planifolius.