The genus Salvia is represented by 107 taxa in Turkey and 54 of them are endemic. The genus has been used medically since
ancient times and it is known as “adaçayı”, “şalba”, “dağ çayı”, “çalba” in Turkish. Traditional uses of Salvia potentillifolia are
reported for cold and flu in Turkey. In this study leaf, petiole and stem anatomy of two endemic species, Salvia potentillifolia
and S. nydeggeri, are compared. The study found that the mesophyll type is bifacial and the leaf is of amphistomatic type in
both species. In the study we observe morphologically different types of glandular hairs. There are also dense eglandular
hairs. The study also observes starch grains in petioles. The vascular bundles are of the collateral type. Both species have
similarities in leaf and stem anatomy. The anatomical differences and similarities of these two morphologically similar species are given in detail.
Cite this article as: Gürdal B, Yeşil Y, Akalın E, Tan N (2019). Anatomical features of Salvia potentillifolia Boiss. & Heldr. ex
Benth. and Salvia nydeggeri Hub.-Mor. (Lamiaceae). Istanbul J Pharm 49 (3): 186-190.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Journal Section | Original Article |
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Publication Date | December 1, 2019 |
Submission Date | November 7, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 49 Issue: 3 |