Research Article
Microscopic Evaluation of Leaves of Memecylon umbellatum Burm
Table 1
Reagents used for microscopical observations.
| S. no. | Diagnostic character | Reagent used |
| 1 | Lignified tissue | 1 : 1 Phloroglucinol and conc. HCl | 2 | Calcium oxalate | Chloral hydrate/acetic acid | 3 | Cystolyth | HCl or sulphuric acid | 4 | Aleurone grains | Picric acid | 5 | Starch grains | N/50 Iodine solution | 6 | Fats and oils | Sudan red III and IV | 7 | Mucilage | Ruthenium red |
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