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Planta Med 1977; 32(8): 308-318
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097605
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THE MORPHOLOGY OF THE LEAVES OF RAUWOLFIA CAFFRA Sond.

J. M. Peck, W. E. Court
  • School of Studies in Pharmacy University of Bradford
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13 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

The morphology of the leaves of Rauwolfia caffra, a potential source of indole alkaloids, has been described. Diagnostic features include straight-walled epidermal cells, paracytic stomata, laticiferous canals, unlignified fibres, calcium oxalate prisms and clusters and the absence of sclereids and trichomes.