[Studies on morphology and histology of Pinellia pedatisecta].
OBJECTIVE
To provide evidence for identification of the morphology and histology of Pinellia pedatisecta Schott.


METHODS
Using microscope and scanning electron microscope, characteristics of the Pinellia pedatisecta Schott. were studied comparatively.


RESULTS
The surface of leaves, fruits, testa and pollen grain of the cultivated Pinellia pedatisecta Schott. showed different characteristics.


CONCLUSIONS
The results of the study can be used for the identification of the Pinellia pedatisecta Schott. in Shandong.
Li
Yan-Wen
YW
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China. 98lyw@163.com
Zhou
Feng-Qin
FQ
Zhang
Shou-Ping
SP
Li
Zhi-Yong
ZY
Kong
Qing-Yue
QY
D005638:Fruit / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D030021:Pinellia / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D024301:Plant Bark / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011058:Pollen / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012639:Seeds / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000648:ultrastructure