[Diagnostic significance of cuticular patterns on corolla surface from Pueraria spp]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1998 Jul;23(7):387-9, 446.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To provide reference materials for the classification and identification of Pueraria spp. by studying the cuticular patterns on corolla surface.

Method: The cuticular patterns of corolla were observed under SEM (scanning electron microscope).

Result: The species of the genus Pueraria are defferent from each other in cuticular patterns.

Conclusion: The diagnostic characters of the cuticular patterns on corolla surface can be used for the classification and identification of Pueraria spp.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Fabaceae / classification
  • Fabaceae / ultrastructure*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Species Specificity