Botany and Medicinal Plants Lecture 5: Studied Leaves
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What is the morphological characteristic of solanaceous leaves regarding the fusion of organs for a certain distance?

  • Presence of anisocytic stomata
  • Presence of uniseriate, non-glandular hairs
  • Adnation phenomena (correct)
  • Genetic fusion with collateral V.B.
  • What is the chemical characteristic of solanaceous leaves that causes dilation of the eye pupil?

  • Presence of glandular hairs with clubshaped head
  • Presence of anisocytic stomata
  • Presence of tropane alkaloids (correct)
  • Presence of uniseriate, non-glandular hairs
  • Which family of plants is known for the presence of solanaceous leaves?

  • Solanaceae (correct)
  • Lamiaceae
  • Rosaceae
  • Fabaceae
  • What anatomical feature is typical of solanaceous leaves?

    <p>Presence of phloem on the inner side of xylem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is associated with solanaceous leaves and contains tropane alkaloids that dilate the eye pupil?

    <p>Atropa belladonna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main pharmacological effect associated with the tropane alkaloids present in solanaceous leaves?

    <p>Mydriatic effect (dilation of eye pupil)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family does Deadly Nightshade belong to?

    <p>Solanaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Hyoscyamus Leaf?

    <p>Oval, Rhomboidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of Solanaceous alkaloids?

    <p>To dilate eye pupil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of Tea leaf?

    <p>Dried leaves of Thea sinensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chemical test shows a VIOLET COLOR for alkaloids?

    <p>Morin test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the margin of Stramonium Leaf?

    <p>Irregularly Dentate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the oxidase enzyme cause during tea leaf production?

    <p>Color change to reddish-brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

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