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Macroscopic and Microscopic Evaluation of Sansevieria cylindrica Plant

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  1. 1Department of Pharmacology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, University of Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  2. 2Department of Pharmacognosy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, University of Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  3. 3Department of Pharmacognosy, P.E. Society’s Modern College of Pharmacy, University of Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.

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Vaishali Undale

Department of Pharmacology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, University of Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.

vaishali.undale@dypvp.edu.in

Received: 09-08-2022; Accepted: 24-09-2022.

Volume 14, Issue 4 · pp. 412-416 · 2022 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.4.60

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Aim and Objectives: The exploitation, adulteration and substitution of herbs is major hurdle for development of commercial natural products. Thus, the microscopic evaluation is the first step towards standardization of medicinal plant. A leaf from Sansevieria cylindrica Bojer ex Hook is examined both macroscopically and microscopically in the current study.Materials and Methods: Sansevieria cylindrica Bojer ex Hook (Asparagaceae) is an indoor ornamental plant. Macroscopic characteristics viz. size and shape, colour, odour and taste were studied. Microscopic evaluations were performed by means of high-resolution microscope. Anatomy of the leaves was examined by following standard method of section cutting.Results: The macroscopic assessment showed that the plant leaves are light to dark green in colour having highly fibrous structure. Stomatal constants of 230, 19.6% stomatal index, 53.34/mm2 vein islet number, and 79.12/mm2 vein termination number were noted in the leaves. Anomocytic stomata, unicellular trichomes, xylem fibres, oxalate crystals, vascular bundles, etc. were all revealed in detailed microscopy.Conclusion: The macroscopic and microscopic findings of the Sansevieria cylindrica leaf are applicable for standardization and authentication of plant.

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    Shewale, S., Undale, V., Shelar, M., Pimple, B., Kuchekar, M., & Bhalchim, V. (2022). Macroscopic and Microscopic Evaluation of Sansevieria cylindrica Plant. Pharmacognosy Research, 14(4), 412-416. https://doi.org/10.5530/pres.14.4.60

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