title: [Pharmacognostic studies on mangrove Acanthus ilicifolius].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In order to prove a basis for rational exploitation and utilization of the herb, the charaeteristic feature for Acanthus iliciflius was studied.
  
  
  METHODS
  The botanical and pharmacognostic features of the collected original plant were stadied.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A. ilicifolius showed obvious pharmacognostic characters. The aerate cells of the root were upgrowth. and four vascular bundles were found in leaf venation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The distinct characteristic features revealed in this studies can serve as evidence for the identification of A. ilicifolius.
authors.affiliation: Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University, Nangning 530001, China. science@gxtcmu.edu.cn
authors.forename: Li-Sha
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: Yue-Kui
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Liao
authors.forename: Quan-Fang
authors.initials: QF
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Mao-Chun
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D027901:Acanthaceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry; D018547:Plant Stems / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry