scholarly journals Taxonomic Evaluation of Fifteen Species of Ipomoea L. (Convolvulaceae) from South-Western Nigeria using Foliar Micromorphological Characters

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-162
Author(s):  
Abayomi Ezekiel FOLORUNSO
Keyword(s):  
Cell Shape ◽  
Anticlinal Wall ◽  
Periclinal Wall ◽  
Stomata Size ◽  
Anatomical Characters ◽  
Epidermal Features ◽  
Micromorphological Characters ◽  
Taxonomic Evaluation ◽  
Ipomoea Species

Foliar micromorphological study was carried out on I. triloba, I. eriocarpa, I. alba, I. hederifolia, I. muricata, I. intrapilosa, I. asarifolia, I. batatas, I. aquatica, I. mauritiana, I. carnea, I.involucrata, I. nil, I. heterotricha and I. obscura to determine the patterns of variation in their epidermal characteristics and search for useful and stable anatomical characters for the identification of the species. Leaf epidermal features that provided useful specific distinctions are cell shape, anticlinal wall pattern, stomata shape, stomata type, trichome, cuticular striations, crystal, granular periclinal wall, stomata size, stomata index, scale and tannin. The characters revealed interrelationships among the Ipomoea species and also suggest their monophyly.

Leaf epidermal characteristics of Lotus subgenus Acmispon (Fabaceae: Loteae) and a numerical taxonomic evaluation

2003 ◽  
Vol 81 (9) ◽  
pp. 933-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastián A Stenglein ◽  
Ana M Arambarri ◽  
Marta N Colares ◽  
María C Novoa ◽  
Claudia E Vizcaíno
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Hypothesis ◽  
Arithmetic Average ◽  
Operational Taxonomic Units ◽  
Pair Group ◽  
Phenetic Relationships ◽  
Anatomical Characters ◽  
Microscopy Data ◽  
Taxonomic Evaluation ◽  
Unweighted Pair Group Arithmetic

This paper describes the leaf epidermal characteristics of the New World species of Lotus L. subgenus Acmispon Raf. (Fabaceae: Loteae), computes their phenetic relationships based on morphological and anatomical characters, and compares these results with previous classifications and a recent phylogenetic hypothesis for the group based on morphological data. Leaves of 16 species of Acmispon were cleared and examined using light microscopy. Data on epidermal cells, stomata, stomatal index, and trichomes were described and summarized. To test the taxonomic value of epidermal characters and to ascertain phenetic relationships, we performed two numerical analyses using unweighted pair-group arithmetic average clustering. Results of the numerical analysis (16 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) × 13 epidermal characters) suggested that epidermal characteristics are insufficient to resolve sections Simpeteria and Microlotus. An additional analysis (16 OTUs × 23 characters) demonstrated that epidermal micro morphological features, together with other characters, are useful and informative for distinguishing these two sections. Results generated by the latter analysis accord well with earlier classifications and a previous phylogenetic hypothesis by showing that the sections Simpeteria and Microlotus are coincident with the two monophyletic subgroups Grandiflorus and Salsuginosus, respectively, inferred using cladistic analysis.Key words: Acmispon, epidermis, Fabaceae, Loteae, Lotus, Microlotus, Simpeteria.

Morpho-anatomy of the cypselae of native species of Mutisieae (Asteraceae) from Mexico

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 436 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
ROSARIO REDONDA-MARTÍNEZ ◽  
TERESA TERRAZAS ◽  
ALICIA ROJAS-LEAL
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Vascular Bundles ◽  
Anticlinal Wall ◽  
Periclinal Wall ◽  
Mexican Species ◽  
Anatomical Trait ◽  
Scanning Electron

The aims of this study were to describe and illustrate cypselae of 15 Mexican species of Mutisieae from observations using optical and scanning electron microscopy. The cypselae are heteromorphic with pilose, sericeous or glandular indumentum. The primary sculpture of the surface has two microstructural patterns: reticulate and plicate. The secondary sculpture is striate in 13 taxa, but in two species, Chaptalia estribensis and C. mexicana, differences were found in the secondary sculpture of the external and internal cypselae. The most distinctive anatomical trait is in the epicarp, which has rectangular or square-shaped cells that have a convex periclinal wall in most species of Chaptalia. The mesocarp has vascular bundles with fibers in all species of Chaptalia, but fibers are absent in Adenocaulon, Gerbera and Leibnitzia. In addition, the cells of the mesocarp inner layer have either thick walls or only an anticlinal wall in nine species of Chaptalia. The micromorphological characteristics of the primary or secondary sculpture of the surface, the type of trichomes and the variation they present have taxonomical value for recognizing closely-related taxa, whereas anatomical traits of the mesocarp distinguish Adenocaulon, Gerbera and Leibnitzia from most Chaptalia species.

scholarly journals Seed testa sculpture of species of Allium L. (Amaryllidaceae) and its taxonomic implications

Turczaninowia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-161
Author(s):  
Shukherdorj Baasanmunkh ◽  
Hyeok Jae Choi ◽  
Batlai Oyuntsetseg ◽  
Nilolay V. Friesen
Keyword(s):  
Anticlinal Wall ◽  
Periclinal Wall ◽  
Dense Granules ◽  
Taxonomic Implications ◽  
First Time ◽  
Important Character ◽  
Seed Testa

We investigated the seed testa sculpture of twenty-four species belonging to thirteen sections and five subgenera of Allium from the herbarium materials or collected from plants in living collections. Seed testa sculpture of 21 species were described for the first time in this study. According to our results, the straight anticlinal wall and one large verruca or dense granules periclinal wall were found among the species in subgenus Amerallium, Cepa, Polyprason and Reticulatobulbosa. Only A. ochroleucum (sect. Daghestanica, subg. Polyprason) has U-type undulation anticlinal wall, which is similar to species of subg. Allium. The U- to Omega-type undulation anticlinal walls and several big verrucae with marginal verrucae periclinal wall were found in subg. Allium. Our results suggest that seed testa sculpture is important character of species and sections level of the genus Allium.

scholarly journals Anatomical Studies of the Foliar Epidermis and Petiole of some Lannea Species in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-55
Author(s):  
Ogochukwu E. Okanume ◽  
Lynda C. Ebelebe ◽  
O. A. Oso
Keyword(s):  
Species Identification ◽  
Light Microscope ◽  
Cell Shape ◽  
Plant Science ◽  
Vascular Bundles ◽  
Anticlinal Wall ◽  
Anatomical Studies ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Epidermal Morphology ◽  
Distinguishing Character

Aims: Leaf epidermal morphology and petiole anatomy of seven Lannea species namely; Lannea velutina, Lannea kerstingii, Lannea egregia, Lannea schimperii, Lannea acida, Lannea microcarpa, and Lannea edulis in Nigeria were investigated to provide new taxonomic characters that could help in proper identification and delimitation of the taxa. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Jos, Nigeria between August 2020 and March 2021. Methodology: Transverse sections of petioles were cut using a rotary microtome and epidermal peels were made. Staining was done using Safranin and slides observed using a light microscope. Results: Stomatal distribution was hypostomatic except for L. velutina and L. edulis with amphistomatic distribution. Three stomata types are found; paracytic occurring in L. velutina, L. edulis and L. egregia, cyclocytic in L. schimperii and L. microcarpa and anomocytic in L. kerstingii and L. acida. Stomata index vary among taxa with L. egregia and L. acida having the highest (22.43%) and lowest (12.17%) respectively. The epidermal cell shape was polygonal in all the species and anticlinal wall patterns were straight to slightly curved. Unicellular/multicellular uniseriate trichomes were observed in L. schimperii, L. egregia and L. kerstingii distinguishing them from other species. Petiole outlines were circular to oval, epidermis was uniseriate and vascular bundles are collateral. Presence of continuous sclerenchyma rings surrounding the vascular bundles in L. kerstingii and L. microcarpa serve as a distinguishing character. Other distinguishing characters are presence of crystals, druses and phenolic idioblasts. A taxonomic key was produced using the anatomical character as an aid to the identification of the species. Conclusion: Variations observed in the stomata types, petiole outline, petiole vasculature type, trichome type and stomata index could be employed for species identification and delimitation.

scholarly journals VARIASI DAN HUBUNGAN FENETIK AKSESI KUNYIT DI YOGYAKARTA DAN SEKITARNYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-56
Author(s):  
Aditiana Vimala Guna ◽  
Purnomo Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Stomata Size ◽  
Anatomical Characters ◽  
Phenetic Relationship ◽  
Surrounding Areas ◽  
Large Clusters ◽  
Rhizome Morphology

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan variasi morfologis dan anatomis tiap aksesi Curcuma longa, serta hubungan fenetik pada spesies antar aksesi Curcuma longa. Sebanyak 13 sampel diambil di area Yogyakarta dan sekitarnya, karakter morfologis yang dibandingkan bersumber dari akar, rimpang, daun meliputi bentuk dan ukuran. Karakter anatomis diamati pada daun dan rimpang. Penentuan karakter morfologis berdasarkan Protection of Plant Varieties dan Farmers’ Rights Authority. Hubungan fenetik menggunakan perbandingan karakter morfologis dan anatomis spesies Curcuma longa yang diteliti. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variasi morfologis Curcuma longa di Yogyakarta dan sekitarnya memiliki perbedaan tinggi tanaman, morfologis daun, serta morfologis akar dan rimpang. Variasi karakter anatomis Curcuma longa memiliki perbedaan ketebalan epidermis daun, ukuran dan densitas stomata, ketebalan berkas pengangkut, ketebalan epidermis dan hipodermis rimpang. Berdasarkan analisis fenetik Curcuma longa di Yogyakarta dan sekitarnya dapat diketahui bahwa hubungan kekerabatan fenetik berdasarkan karakter morfologis terbagi menjadi dua klaster besar dan empat subklaster, sedangkan berdasarkan karakter anatomis terbagi menjadi dua klaster dan enam subklaster.VARIATION AND PHENETIC RELATIONSHIP OF TUMERIC ACCESSIONS IN YOGYAKARTA AND SURROUNDING AREASThe purpose of this study was to determine the morphological and anatomical variations of each accession of Curcuma longa, as well as the phenetic relationship among accessions of Curcuma longa. A total of 13 samples were taken in the Yogyakarta and surrounding areas, the morphological characters compared from roots, rhizomes, leaves include shape and size. The anatomical characters were observed in the leaves and rhizomes. The determination of morphological characters based on Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority. The phenetic relationship used a comparison of the morphological and anatomical characters of the Curcuma longa species studied. The results showed that the morphological variations of Curcuma longa in Yogyakarta and its surroundings had differences in plant height, leaf morphology, and root and rhizome morphology. Variations in anatomical characters of Curcuma longa have differences in leaf epidermis thickness, stomata size and density, carrier bundle thickness, epidermis and rhizome hypodermis thickness. Based on the phenetic analysis of Curcuma longa  in Yogyakarta and its surroundings, it shows phenetic relationship based on morphological characters is divided into two large clusters and four sub-clusters, while based on anatomical characters it is divided into two clusters and six sub-clusters. 

scholarly journals Anatomical Characteristics of African Cherry (Prunus Africana) Medicinal Plant for its Accurate Taxonomic Identification

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Komakech ◽  
Sungyu Yang ◽  
Jun Ho Song ◽  
Choi Goya ◽  
Kim Yong-Goo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Bark ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Vascular Bundles ◽  
Prunus Africana ◽  
Phylogenetic Studies ◽  
Stomata Size ◽  
Anatomical Characters ◽  
Ethanol Series ◽  
Taxonomic Characterization ◽  
Seed Testa

Abstract Background: The genus Prunus (Family Rosaceae) comprises over 400 plant species and exhibits vast biodiversity worldwide. Due to its wide distribution, its taxonomic classification is important. Anatomical characters are conserved and stable and thus can be used as an important tool in plant taxonomic characterization. Thus, this study aimed at examining and documenting P. africana leaf, stem, and seed anatomy using micrographs and photographs for possible use in identification, quality control, and phylogenetic studies of the species.Methods: P. africana leaves, stems, and seeds were fixed, dehydrated in ascending ethanol series (50–100 %), embedded in Technovit resin, and sectioned using a microtome for mounting histological slides for anatomical observation under a microscope and subsequent description.Results: The anatomical sections of a young stem revealed a cortex consisting of isodiametric parenchyma cells, druse crystals, primary vascular bundles, and pith. The mature stem bark consisted majorly of rhytidome with periderm densely arranged in multiple layers, a cluster of stone cells, and sclerenchyma. The sections of the leaf were hypostomatic with stomata size ranging between 18.90– (22.34)–26.90 × 15.41– (18.40)–21.22 μm. The leaf sections showed the presence of characteristic druse crystals, vascular bundles, and mesophyll layers. The pericarp showed the presence of epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp with a thickness of approximately 350–400, 300–350, and 30–50 μm, respectively and a seed testa with a thickness of approximately 50–60 μm. Conclusion: The characteristic morphological and anatomical features observed in P. africana leaves, stems, and seeds in this study could provide useful data in taxonomical identification of this species.

scholarly journals Foliar epidermal characters and petiole anatomy of four species of Citrus L. (Rutaceae) in South-western Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.S. Ogundare ◽  
S.A. Saheed
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Cells ◽  
Secretory Cavity ◽  
Abaxial Surface ◽  
Adaxial Surface ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Plant Taxon ◽  
Anatomical Characters ◽  
Polygonal Shape ◽  
Epidermal Features

Studies on the leaf epidermal characters and petiole anatomy of four species of Citrus L. viz., C. limon (L.) Burm., C. paradisi Macf., C. reticulata Blanco and C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck were carried out to establish and document their foliar anatomical characters with the aim of separating them from the modified varieties been cultivated globally. Leaf epidermal features that revealed close relationship among these taxa include hypostomatic condition, stomata shape and type, presence of secretory cavity on the adaxial surface, and polygonal shape of epidermal cells. The absence of secretory cavity on the abaxial surface separates C. limon and C. sinensis from others. Petiole anatomy revealed that the outline is flat without ribs in C. sinensis, convex with short ribs in C. reticulata, convex with long ribs in C. paradisi while in C. limon it is circular without ribs. Presence of trichomes and crystals distinguishes C. paradisi from the rest.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v19i1.10938Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 19(1): 25-31, 2012 (June)

scholarly journals Foliar Micromorphology of Subtribe Ischaemineae, Tribe Andropogoneae, Family Poaceae

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 296-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rinku J. DESAI ◽  
Vinay M. RAOLE
Keyword(s):  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Structural Diversity ◽  
Numerous Species ◽  
Bulliform Cells ◽  
Subsidiary Cells ◽  
Epidermal Features ◽  
Micromorphological Characters

Leaf epidermal features are very important in grass systematics for characterization of broad groups, within subfamilies and tribes. Numerous species belonging to sub-tribe Ischaemineae, tribe Andropogoneae, family Poaceae are endemic to the Indian subcontinent, but their micromorphological reports were very scares. Therefore, foliar micromorphological characters of subtribe Ischaemineae have been studied in detail for 16 taxa of subtribe Ischaemineae from Gujarat, India. All the epidermal peels were prepared after following routine scraping method, representative areas were photographed and presented here. Structural diversity as well as metric values for both the epidermises has been recorded. In general, intercostals zones and costal zones are uniform in nature in terms of sinuous papillate long cells, cross-dumbbell-nodular shaped silica cells and triangular-low domed shaped subsidiary cells on stomata. From all the studied micromorphological characters, papillae and microhairs are found to be most useful character to segregate species and genera in subtribe Ischaemineae. Additionally, intercostal silica bodies, hooks, prickles and bulliform cells are also found to be helpful for the same. An artificial key based on observed variable micromorphological features has been also prepared.

Field, anatomical and development studies on southern Australian species of Ulva (Ulvaceae, Chlorophyta)

1988 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 411 ◽  
Author(s):  
JA Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Cell Shape ◽  
Transverse Section ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
Basal Region ◽  
Ulva Rigida ◽  
The West ◽  
Australian Species ◽  
Ulva Australis ◽  
The Status ◽  
Anatomical Characters

Populations of Ulva growing in southern Australia were examined to ascertain the taxonomic value of the range of morphological and anatomical characteristics. Cell shape and chlorplast position, as seen in transverse section of the basal region of the thallus, proved to be non-viable characters which separate the species from each other. In culture, the morphology of mature plant is constant and characteristic for each species and thus confirms the validity of the species as defined by anatomical differences. Five species of Ulva (Ulva fasciata Delile, Ulva lactuca L., Ulva laetevirens Areschoug, Ulva rigida C. Agardh, Ulva stenophylla Setchell et Gardner) occur in southern Australia. Ulva rigida C. Agardh and Ulva rigida sensu Bliding, through morphological similarities, are distinct species and the latter is referred to as U. laetevirens. The two species show marked differences in diagnostic anatomical characters and in the pattern of development in culture. Two taxa, Ulva australis Areschoug and Ulva spathulata Papenfuss, are included within U. rigida. Records of Ulva latissma L. in this geographical region probably refer to the broadly expanded morphological forms of U. rigida and U. laetevirens. The status of Phycoseris ulva Sonder, described from the West Australian specimens, is unresolved.

scholarly journals Micromorphological and anatomical features of four species of Elytrigia Desv. (Poaceae)

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Meng ◽  
Peichun Mao
Keyword(s):  
Transverse Section ◽  
Interspecific Variation ◽  
Vascular Bundles ◽  
Anatomical Features ◽  
Bulliform Cells ◽  
Plant Taxon ◽  
Anatomical Characters ◽  
Subsidiary Cells ◽  
Micromorphological Characters ◽  
Scanning Electron

The micromorphological and anatomical characters of Elytrigia caespitosa (K.Koch) Nevski , E. intermedia (Host) Nevski × E. elongata (Host) Nevski, E. intermedia(Host) Nevski and  E. repens (L.) Desv. ex Nevski have been studied using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to determine interspecific variation. The results show that the root transverse section consists of epidermis, cortex and stele. Two rings of vascular bundles and a central pith cavity appear in stem morphology. The leaves of  E. caespitosa have either single or twin, horse shoe-shaped short cells born along the costal zone of the upper epidermis, which lack prickle hairs and contain spherical or oblique-shaped papillae. In  E. intermedia, the parallel subsidiary cells are distributed on the upper epidermis, and there are no short cells in the leaves. Dome-shaped subsidiary cells appear on the upper epidermis of  E. intermedia × E. elongata and E. repens, but E. intermedia × E. elongata showes spot-shaped papillae, and its bulliform cells sank into the “hinge cells”. E. repens has no papillae, and its bulliform cells are not sunken into the mesophyll. Therefore, the differences in micromorphological characters on the upper epidermis of the leaf could be useful in classifying and determining phylogenetic relationships among the species.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v20i2.17388Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon.  20(2): 135-144, 2013

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