What is "rubicordifolin"

Rubicordifolin is a natural product that is produced by Rubia cordifolia, a plant that is a member of the Rubiaceae family. The molecule is isolated from the roots of Rubia cordifolia and was first characterized in 1993. In 2004, the first synthesis of rubicordifolin was accomplished. The molecule has been shown to have both cytotoxic and antitumor properties.