title: [Pharmacognostical studies on the stem and leaf of Mussaenda pubescens].
abstract: Morphological and microscopic chracteristics of Mussaenda pubescens Ait. f, a traditional Chinese medicine were described and illustrated with line drawings. TLC and UV analysis of the medicinal material were also undertaken. These studies provide referential information for identification and development of this medicinal material.
authors.affiliation: Guangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Liao
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Xin
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D018547:Plant Stems / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D011208:Powders; D019666:Rubiaceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D012855:Sitosterols / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D011208:Powders; D012855:Sitosterols; C025473:gamma-sitosterol