Research Article

Microscopic Evaluation of Leaves of Memecylon umbellatum Burm

Table 2

Quantitative measurements of Memecylon umbellatum leaf.

S. no.Parameters studiedProximate values

1Diameter of starch grains7.25–10.54–15.18 m
2Length of fibers110–345 m
3Diameter of xylem vessels22–65 m
4Stomatal index (upper epidermis)15.5–18.37
5Vein-islet number13–15
6Vein-termination number7–9
7Palisade ratio8–11