It is produced by the strain of Curvularia harveyi. It can inhibit the formation of Sea urchin eggs Spindle.

(-)-Heraclenol is a natural coumarin compound found in several plants.

(-)-Heraclenol shows in vitro anti-plasmodial activity against chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum.(-)-Heraclenol has moderate antibacterial and antifungal activities.