HISTOLOGY OF A XEROPHYTIC LEAFLET: CYCAS CIRCINALIS AND CYCAS REVOLUTA (CYCADACEAE)

Authors

  • Poonam Sethi Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak College, (Autonomous), Chennai,
  • Himanshu Gupta Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak College, (Autonomous), Chennai,
  • Ellakiya K Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak College, (Autonomous), Chennai,
  • Bharat Kumar Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak College, (Autonomous), Chennai,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51594/cmsrj.v2i1.88

Keywords:

Anatomy, Cycas, Leaflet, Phytochemical, Sago Palm, Taxonomic Tool, Xerophytic.

Abstract

Cycas, a primitive gymnosperm is currently facing extinction since the stem produces a starch like substance called sago, also called as sago palm. Cycads are xerophytic as they require scanty water even more drought tolerant. This study compares the leaflet micromorphological characters as a taxonomic tool to independently identify two Indian Cycad species. Cycas.circinalis and Cycas.revoluta. Anatomical investigations were carried out and presented. Phytochemicals and physicochemical analysis of powdered leaflet was also carried out.

Published

2020-01-26 — Updated on 2020-06-23

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