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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Vol. 3, Issue 5 (2015)

Botanical studies of the leaf of Pachypodium lamerei Drake, family Apocynaceae, cultivated in Egypt

Author(s):

Dina F. El-Kashef, Ashraf N. E. Hamed, Hany E. Khalil, Mohamed S. Kamel

Abstract:
Pachypodium lamerei Drake (family Apocynaceae) is native to Madagascar and is known as Madagascar palm. Reviewing the available literature, only one study could be traced concerning the microscopical features of P. namaquanum. The present study investigates various standardized parameters such as macroscopic and microscopic characters which could be helpful in authentication of the leaf of P. lamerei Drake.

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How to cite this article:
Dina F. El-Kashef, Ashraf N. E. Hamed, Hany E. Khalil, Mohamed S. Kamel. Botanical studies of the leaf of Pachypodium lamerei Drake, family Apocynaceae, cultivated in Egypt. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2015;3(5):40-45.

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