Leaf venation pattern to recognize austral South American medicinal species of “cow's hoof” (Bauhinia L., Fabaceae)

[Display omitted] The leaves extracts of some species of Bauhinia L. s.l. are consumed to treat diabetes, inflammation, pains and several disorders in traditional medicine in austral South America. Despite its wide use and commercialization, sale is not controlled, and botanical quality of samples i...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de farmacognosia 2017-03, Vol.27 (2), p.158-161
Main Authors: Fortunato, Renée H., Varela, Beatriz G., Castro, María A., Nores, María J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Areolation
Botanical identification
Freely ending veinlets
Leaf venation pattern
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PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY
Pharmacy
Quality control
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Summary:[Display omitted] The leaves extracts of some species of Bauhinia L. s.l. are consumed to treat diabetes, inflammation, pains and several disorders in traditional medicine in austral South America. Despite its wide use and commercialization, sale is not controlled, and botanical quality of samples is not always adequate because of plant misidentification and adulteration. Here, we characterized leaf vein pattern in nineteen taxa to contribute to the recognition and commercial quality control of plant material commercially available. The vein characters intercostal tertiary and quinternary vein fabric, areole development and shape, free ending veinlet branching and marginal ultimate venation allowed to distinguish the main medicinal species in the region.
ISSN:0102-695X
1981-528X
1981-528X
DOI:10.1016/j.bjp.2016.10.007