Microscopic Evaluation of Leaves of Memecylon umbellatum Burm

Table 1

Reagents used for microscopical observations.

S. no.	Diagnostic character	Reagent used
1	Lignified tissue	1 : 1 Phloroglucinol and conc. HCl
2	Calcium oxalate	Chloral hydrate/acetic acid
3	Cystolyth	HCl or sulphuric acid
4	Aleurone grains	Picric acid
5	Starch grains	N/50 Iodine solution
6	Fats and oils	Sudan red III and IV
7	Mucilage	Ruthenium red