Morpho-anatomical Studies of Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng from Himachal Pradesh North-Western Himalayas

Author: Anjali Thakur, Harcharan Singh Dhaliwal and Vivek Sharma

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Abstract

Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng commonly known as ‘Curry Patta’ in India belongs to the family Rutaceae. It is an important medicinal plant, which is mainly used in Ayurvedic and Unani formulations for the treatment of various diseases. The present study deals with the morphometric characterization, anatomical studies, palynological records and cytological analysis first time from various altitudinal ranges (300-2500 masl) of mid-Himalayan zone of Himachal Pradesh North-Western Himalayas. The morphological studies showed the average identification features of different accessions of M. koenigii species from various regions. A new morphotype had been reported from Mandi (854 masl) region with distinct phenotypic characteristics. Combined anatomical studies of leaf, stem and root were also executed and various characters were recorded to know more about the internal cellular organization. The new records and observations could help the future researchers to compile monographs, morpho-anatomical studies, pollen morphological analysis and cytological characterization for the studied taxa world-wide.

Keywords

Murraya, koenigii, Rutaceae, Morphology, Anatomy

Conclusion

Detailed comparative analysis were made first time on germplasm of M. koenigii collected from various altitudinal ranges of Himachal Pradesh Himalayas. Present study reveals that the M. koenigii is very common and frequently available in Himachal Pradesh. Its various other morphotypes with maximum biomass could also be reported from other locations. There are huge possibilities about availability of the new chemotypes and ecotypes as well. Therefore, for further future investigations the comparative studies with respect to phytochemistry, ecological variations and bioactivities must be linked morphotypes. So that, new morphotype or ecotype could be used properly in various industrial purposes to enhance the livelihood of local people of the Himalayan state.

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Anjali Thakur, Harcharan Singh Dhaliwal and Vivek Sharma (2023). Morpho-anatomical Studies of Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng from Himachal Pradesh North-Western Himalayas. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(6): 1086-1094.