Anatomy and volatile oil chemistry of Eucalyptus saligna cultivated in South Brazil
Rev. bras. farmacogn
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28(2): 125-134, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Eucalyptus saligna Sm., Myrtaceae, commonly known as Sydney blue gum, is often confused with several other species in the genus. The leaf volatile oils of the species have been reported to have antimicrobial, insecticidal, nematicidal, repellent and cytotoxicity properties. The present work provides anatomy as well as volatile oil chemistry of the species collected from South Brazil. The anatomy and histochemistry of the leaves and stems were investigated by light and scanning electron microscopy, and the leaf and stem volatile oils were analyzed by GC-MS. Amphistomatic leaves, anomocytic stomata, presence of papillae and epicuticular waxes, slightly biconvex midrib with a bicollateral vascular bundle in open arc and two dorsal traces, secretory cavities, calcium oxalate druses and prismatic crystals, rounded petiole with a bicollateral vascular bundle in open arc with invaginated ends and rounded stem with sclerenchyma abutting the internal and external phloem are observed in this species. The main components of the volatile oil were p-cymene (28.90%) and cryptone (17.92%). These characteristics can help in the identification and quality control of E. saligna.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. farmacogn
Journal subject:
Pharmacy
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
The University of Mississippi/US
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR
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Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa/BR
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Universidade Federal do Paraná/BR
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