Pharmacognostic studies on mangrove Acanthus ilicifolius.
- Author:
Li-Sha XIE
1
;
Yue-Kui LIAO
;
Quan-Fang HUANG
;
Mao-Chun HUANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acanthaceae; anatomy & histology; chemistry; Chromatography, Thin Layer; Pharmacognosy; Plant Leaves; anatomy & histology; chemistry; Plant Roots; anatomy & histology; chemistry; Plant Stems; anatomy & histology; chemistry; Plants, Medicinal; anatomy & histology; chemistry
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2005;30(19):1501-1503
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVEIn order to prove a basis for rational exploitation and utilization of the herb, the charaeteristic feature for Acanthus iliciflius was studied.
METHODThe botanical and pharmacognostic features of the collected original plant were stadied.
RESULTA. ilicifolius showed obvious pharmacognostic characters. The aerate cells of the root were upgrowth. and four vascular bundles were found in leaf venation.
CONCLUSIONThe distinct characteristic features revealed in this studies can serve as evidence for the identification of A. ilicifolius.
