Abstract
Ochrosia elliptica Labill. is a small shrub belonging to family Apocynaceae and well-known as a promising anti-cancer agent. Botanical study of the plant was done for the young and old stems, stem bark, and leaves. Laticiferous tubes with yellowish brown content, isodiametric stone cells (sclereids), sclerenchyma (rod-like) and calcium oxalate clusters are the main diagnostic elements observed in this plant. Furthermore, DNA fingerprinting was done using rapid amplified (RAPD) and inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) techniques with the identification of a total of 30 RAPD markers and 17 ISSR markers. Carbohydrates, sterols, catechol tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids were present in all organs under investigation. This study could be valuable for quality control of the plant.
Highlights
Apocynaceae (Periwinkle or Dogbane Family) is a large family comprising about 424 genera and 1,500 species (Endress and Bruyns, 2000)
Ochrosia elliptica Labill. is a small shrub belonging to family Apocynaceae and well-known as a promising anticancer agent
Carbohydrates, sterols, catechol tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids were present in all the organs under investigation
Summary
Apocynaceae (Periwinkle or Dogbane Family) is a large family comprising about 424 genera and 1,500 species (Endress and Bruyns, 2000). The leaves of the family are entire, more or less fleshy, simple, opposite or opposite decussate, sometimes whorled, and exstipulate. Ochrosia is one of the Apocynaceae genera containing about 36 species native to Australia and the Pacific and Mascarene Island (Jordan, 1965). It is classified in the tribe Vinceae of the subfamily Rauvolfioideae Is cultivated in Egypt as an ornamental plant, the name refers to the elliptical shape of the leaves. Reviewing the current literature resulted in a few data are available on the botanical features and genetic profile of O. elliptica Labill. This work includes botanical characters of different organs of the plant, as well as, genetic profile and phytochemical screening to facilitate the authentication of the plant
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
