Research Article

A Study on Justicia flava (Forssk.) Vahl.: Pharmacognostic Characterization and Antiplasmodial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of the Leaves

Table 2

Leaf surface constants of J. flava.

ParameterResult

Palisade ratio5.5 ± 0.14
Stomatal number (mm2)18–(20)–23
Stomatal index (%)19.5
Vein-islet number (mm2)3.77
Vein termination number (mm2)4.02

Values are presented as a mean ± SEM (n = 5).