Leaf anatomy and micromorphology of strobilanthes crispa (blume) (pecah beling) from Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Mohd Tajudin, Aidatul Aifa and Che Amri, Che Nurul Aini and Shahari, Rozilawati (2022) Leaf anatomy and micromorphology of strobilanthes crispa (blume) (pecah beling) from Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Science Heritage Journal (GWS), 6 (2). pp. 34-36. ISSN 2521-0858 E-ISSN 2521-0866

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Abstract

The anatomical studies of selected plant species of Acanthaceae in Kuantan, Pahang are scarce. Thus, the aim of this study is to identify the leaf anatomical and micromorphological characteristics of S. crispa which can give additional information for identification of species. In addition, not only for taxonomy purpose, but also useful for ethnobotany perception on using as medicinal purpose because nowadays people are more searching on traditional plants as the alternative for drugs medicines, especially S. crispa. Methods used in this study were sectioning using sliding microtome, epidermal peeling and leaf micromorphology method by using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Findings from this study showed that the presence of collenchyma, sclerenchyma and mucilage cells in either petiole or midrib of the leaves. Meanwhile, the anatomical characteristics observed include petiole and midrib outlines, patterns of petiole and midrib vascular bundles, presence of cystolith cells and presence and types of trichomes. As a conclusion, leaf anatomy and micromorphology characteristics are useful for identification of species studied.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Acanthaceae, Strobilanthes crispa, leaf anatomy and micromorphology, ethnobotany
Subjects:	Q Science > QK Botany
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science Kulliyyah of Science
Depositing User:	Dr Che Nurul Aini Che Amri
Date Deposited:	17 Aug 2022 10:43
Last Modified:	17 Aug 2022 10:46
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/99458

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