Comparison of leaf epidermis characters on Flos Lonicerae and Lonicera confusa / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore an approach to identifying the plant source of Flos Lonicerae and Lonicera confusa rapidly, precisely, and efficiently. Methods Using LM and SEM to observe and compare the characters of leaf epidermis of the five species of Lonicer L. including L. japonica, L. confuse, L. hypoglauca, L. dasystyla, and L. macrantha. Results There are obvious differences in leaf epidermis among the five species of Lonicera L. under LM and SEM. Conclusion The characteristics of leaf epidermis can be used to identify the plant source of Flos Lonicerae and L. confusa. According to their characteristics under LM and SEM, the retrieval keys to the five species of Lonicera L. have been compiled.