Micro-morphological study of Evolvulus spp. (Convolvulaceae): the old world medicinal plants

• Main Authors: Kanapol Ketjarun, Staples, George W., Sasivimon C. Swangpol, Paweena Traiperm
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Science. Department of Plant Science
• Format: Original Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Evolvulus alsinoides; Evolvulus nummularius; Evolvulus glomeratus; Leaf anatomy; Medicinal plant; Pollen; Seed coat; Open Access article
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3133
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Several medicinal properties have been reported for plants in the genus Evolvulus, such as a brain tonic and antifungal from Evolvulus alsinoides, and a sedative and an anthelmintic from Evolvulus nummularius. Therefore, the correct identification of the source plants is critically imp...