Abstract
BackgroundThis study was aimed to determine the taxonomic position and delimitation of fifteen Lamiaceae taxa using leaf epidermal morpho-anatomical features in Lahore. A main objective of the study was also the revision and upgradation of Lamiaceae taxa in the flora of Pakistan, as no details of studied species are found in the flora of Pakistan.MethodsThe examination of significant anatomical parameters, such as epidermal cell shape and size, stomatal types, guard and subsidiary cells shape and size, stomatal cavity size, trichome size and shape, oil droplets, crystals, and secretory cavity characteristics were studied using light microscopic (LM) and scanning electron microscopic (SEM) techniques. Among all the studied Lamiaceae species, these anatomical features varied significantly. Principal component analysis and correlation were done to distinguish the species’ similarities.ResultsMost species had pentagonal and hexagonal epidermal cells with straight anticlinal wall thickness. On the adaxial surface, paracytic stomata were found in Ocimum basilicum L. and Rosmarinus officinalis L. Diacytic stomata was observed in Ajuga reptans L. and anisocytic stomata in Galeopsis tetrahit L. In the abaxial surface, trichomes were present in five species, i.e., Mentha suaveolens Ehrh. A. reptans, Thymus vulgaris L., M. haplocalyx, and Salvia splendens Ewat. In S. splendens, peltate and glandular trichomes were seen whereas, in other species, trichomes were long, unbranched glandular and had tapering ends. In adaxial side trichomes were present only in M. suaveolens, A. reptans, S. bazyntina, O. basciculum, S. splendens, S. officinalis, S. rosemarinus. In other species, trichomes were absent on the adaxial surface. In abaxial view, M. suaveolens had the largest length of trichomes, and O. basciculum had the smallest. S. splendens L. had the largest trichome width, while T. vulgaris had the smallest.ConclusionHence, according to these findings, morpho-anatomical traits are useful for identifying Lamiaceae taxa. Also, there is a need of upgradation and addition of studied taxa in flora of Pakistan comprehensively.
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