Leaf Epidermal Features and Ethnomedicinal Studies of Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. from Semi-arid Regions of Barmer, Rajasthan, India

By : Vimala , Dinesh Hans

Page No: 163-167

Abstract
By virtue of its floral form and chemical makeup, the family Asteraceae is widely distribute in India. It is regarded as one of the most developed dicotyledonous family. In the Asteraceae family, the genus Vernonia has herbs and shrubs. In India, Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. is a widely distributed species. The plant has a reputation as a folklore remedy in several traditional medical systems. This study’s goal was to learn more about Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. leaf epidermal micromorphology. On the abaxial and adaxial surfaces of leaves, glandular and non-glandular trichome types as well as anomocytic stomatal types were identified as diagnostic markers by qualitative and quantitative analysis of epidermal properties. On both leaf surfaces, the epidermal cells were predominantly sinuous or polygonal in shape. The study’s objective is to assess the Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. plant’s therapeutic benefits among the local indigenous communities in the semi-arid areas of Barmer, Rajasthan.

Authors :
Vimala : Manikya Lal Verma Government College, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India
Dinesh Hans : Department of Botany, SRK Government PG College, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPSR.2023.39.03.17