Anatomical investigations on root, stem, and leaf of Gentiana olivieri Griseb.

BACKGROUND

Gentiana olivieri Griseb. (Afat) (Gentianaceae), which has many bioactive compounds is used as antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, digestive aid, antidepressant, and antianemic in traditional medicine.

METHODS

Root, stem, and leaf sections of G. olivieri were taken free hand or by sliding microtome and examined on light microscope.

RESULTS

Anatomical characters of the species were observed to be similar to the usual features of Gentianaceae anatomy.

CONCLUSIONS

Intraxylary phloem, which was primarily the distinguishing feature between Gentianoideae and Menyanthoideae sub-families was observed in G. olivieri roots.