ANATOMY AND HISTOCHEMISTRY OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN NATIVE PLANT Allophylus semidentatus (SAPINDACEAE)

RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yohans José Martinez Moncada, Valter Paes de Almeida, Isadora De Jesus Mariano Lacerda, Juliane Nadal Dias Swiech, Vijayasankar Raman, Jane Manfron, Obdúlio Gomes Miguel, Marílis Dallarmi Miguel
DOI: 10.47820/recima21.v7i3.7391
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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the vegetative anatomy of Allophylus semidentatus using light and scanning electron microscopy. Histochemical and EDS analyses were performed to determine the chemical composition of cells and the elemental composition of the crystals. The main anatomical features of the plant include the presence of three types of trichomes (peltate and capitate glandular, and conical non-glandular trichomes), hypostomatic leaves, a biconvex midrib with a prominent adaxial ridge, a biconvex petiole and petiolule with two adaxial wings, and the presence of druses and prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate. The characteristics identified in the present study can aid in species identification and taxonomy of the genus Allophylus.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications Botany and Plant Ecology Studies Medicinal Plant Research

Publication details

Journal / source
RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar
Volume
7
Issue
3
Pages
e737391–e737391
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN