Petiold anatomy systematic purposes in Eremomastax polysperma, Justicia insularis and Asystacia gangetica (Acanthaceae)

Petiold anatomy systematic purposes in Eremomastax polysperma, Justicia insularis and Asystacia gangetica (Acanthaceae)

2010

E05382

This paper presents petiole anatomy of Eremomastax polysperma, Justicia insularis and Asystacia gangetica in the family Acanthaceae occurring in Nigeria. The distinguishing characters of taxonomic value include the variation in the shapes of petioles, the variation in the number, arrangement and shapes of the vascular bundles, types and mode of distribution of trichomes on the petioles, as well as types and distribution of\n crystals on the petiole. Results obtained in this study will be useful in identification and preparation of monographs.

2(1):69-75, WORLD JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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