Elemental composition and morphological studies of Quassia undulata.

Autor: Lawal, Ibraheem Oduola, Olaniyi, Musbau Bayonle, Adeniyi, Olufunso Omowunmi
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Zdroj: Phytologia Balcanica; 2021, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p37-43, 7p
Abstrakt: Quassia undulata is a perennial medicinal plant species belonging to the family Simaroubaceae. It is mostly used in traditional medicine for treatment and management of a wide range of diseases. In this study, the elemental composition and micromorphological characteristics of the leaves of Q. undulata were are evaluated by standard methods. The data obtained for the elemental and chemo-microscopic composition of the powdered leaves, and the foliar anatomical features of the fresh leaves with their distinct characteristics will be useful in the systematics, proper identification, authentication, and standardization of this plant for medicinal purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index