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Planta Med 1964; 12(2): 213-221
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1100171
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THE MITRAGYNA SPECIES OF ASIA – Part III. The anatomy of the leaves of Mitragyna rotundfolia (Roxb.) O. Kuntze

E. J. Shellard, Parirokh Shadan
  • School of Pharmacy, Chelsea College of Science and Technology, London, S. W. 3. England
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15 January 2009 (online)

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THE MITRAGYNA SPECIES OF ASIA – Part IV. The alkaloids of the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa Korth.. Isolation of Mitragynine and Speciofoline1Planta Med 1965; 13(02): 241-246
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1100118

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THE MITRAGYNA SPECIES OF ASIA – Part II. The alkaloids of the leaves of Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth.1Planta Med 1964; 12(02): 160-165
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1100162

Summary

The anatomical structure of the leaves, stipules and young stems of Mitragyna rotundifolia have been described. The features are typical of the genus, one of the unusual features being the secretory protuberances at the base of the lower epidermis of the stipules. The extremely thick periclinal wall of the upper epidermis of the petiole is characteristic of the plant.

Zusammenfassung

Es wird eine anatomische Beschreibung der Blätter von Mitragyna rotundifolia gegeben. Als Besonderheit sind sekretierende Protuberanzen an der unterseitigen Basis der Nebenblätter vorhanden. Weiterhin ist die äußerst dicke perikline Wand der oberen Epidermis charakteristisch.