Preliminary foliar anatomical assessment of four Vanilla species (Orchidaceae) from Perak, Malaysia

Assessment of the leaf anatomy among Vanilla griffithii, Vanilla kinabaluensis, Vanilla sanguineovenosa and Vanilla sp. 1 from Perak showed generic characterization of the epidermal layer and leaf lamina, suggesting the genus to possess plesiomorphic characters from its progenitor except for the lea...

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Main Authors: Mohd Raffi, Mohd Akmal, Abdullah, Nur Ashikin Psyquay, Mohd Yunus, Noor Syaheera, Go, Rusea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2019
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/69276/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/69276/1/28%20JTAS-1592-2018.pdf
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Summary:Assessment of the leaf anatomy among Vanilla griffithii, Vanilla kinabaluensis, Vanilla sanguineovenosa and Vanilla sp. 1 from Perak showed generic characterization of the epidermal layer and leaf lamina, suggesting the genus to possess plesiomorphic characters from its progenitor except for the leaf margin outlines. The species were found to differ interspecifically and acknowledged to possess taxonomic value. Leaf margin among the species showed similarity in tapering outline but distinguished in the overall shape and apical curve.