Marco Franceschi, Lorene Armstrong, L. Rocha, J. Manfron, Cintia Aparecida dos Anjos, K. Fladzinski, Juliana de Fátima Garcia, Deise Orehs Montrucchio, J. Dias, M. Miguel, O. G. Miguel
tlooto Summary
Investigating the anatomy of leaves and stem of Styrax leprosus is relevant for the identification and differentiation of species within the genus, providing essential taxonomic information that acts as auxiliary tools in species identification.
Abstract
HIGHLIGHTS Presence of lipids, lignified and phenolic compounds, starch grains, and alkaloids in Styrax leprosus; Presence of styloids, prismatic crystals, and druses of calcium oxalate; Peltate trichome was observed in the leaf and stem.
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FRANCESCHI, Marco, et al. Microscopy and histochemistry of styrax leprosus hook. & arn.: A native brazilian tree species. BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY, 2026, 69.