Anatomy, morphology, palynology and nutlet micromorphology of the rediscovered Turkish steno-endemic Stachys longiflora Boiss. & Bal. (Lamiaceae)

Abstract

Bhuvaneswari Manoharan, Chitra Vadivu Chinnasamy, Raja Kannan, Balakrishnan Veluchamy

Introduction: The histology domain concerned with detecting the chemical components present in the cells and tissues is called histochemistry. The Apocynaceae member of Ceropegia juncea Roxb. containing rich sources of phytoconstituents. Material and Methods: Histochemistry and powder microscopy of tuber examined with different chemicals for specified location of secondary metabolites. Result: The C. juncea tuber containing Calcium oxalate crystals were found in the ground parenchyma. Starch grains are found to be large masses in the cortical parenchyma and most of the secondary metabolites found in the different cells of the tuberous root. Alkaloids can cure cancer, inflammation and protein used for weight loss, rich in antioxidants, anti-diabetic, improve immune system followed by lipids used to regulate hormone, transmit nerve impulses and store energy. Tannin has the ability of antioxidants, to maintain skin and anti-inflammatory. Conclusion: Natural chemicals are localized from C. juncea tuber different cells to isolate phytoconstituents for further in- vitro and in- vivo studies to produce novel drug. The above-all characteristic features of C. juncea tuber was used to find out the purity of the herbal drug.