Anatomical studies of Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski. (Asteraceae)

Abstract

Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski is a perennial herb, it belongs to the tribe Heliantheae of family Asteraceae. S. trilobata has traditionally been used to treat infections, indigestion and hepatitis; it shows antibacterial, antifungal activity (1). To standardize and differentiate the species anatomical features such as anatomy of nodes, petioles and leaves and dermato-logical parameters were screened. In addition to these parameters the species were screened phyto-chemically for major chemical groups such as volatile oil, starch, proteins, tannin, saponins, fats, glucosides and alkaloids.