[Pharmacognostic studies on mangrove Acanthus ilicifolius].
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.
Xie
Li-Sha
LS
Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University, Nangning 530001, China. science@gxtcmu.edu.cn
Liao
Yue-Kui
YK
Huang
Quan-Fang
QF
Huang
Mao-Chun
MC
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