10 Questions
What is the colour of dried Stramonium leaves?
Grayish-green
Which type of venation is observed on the Stramonium leaves?
Veins run from the midrib to the teeth at an angle of 45
What is the phyllotaxis of Stramonium leaves?
Alternate
What type of stomata are present on the upper surface of Stramonium leaves?
Anisocytic
What is the taste of Stramonium leaves described as?
Bitter and unpleasant
What type of crystals are present in the crystal layer of the mesophyll?
Calcium oxalate
Which of the following is NOT a use of the tropane alkaloids found in Stramonium?
Treatment of hyperthyroidism
Which type of crystals are found in the cortical tissue of the midrib region?
Microsphenoidal crystals
What is the primary alkaloid responsible for the anticholinergic effects of Stramonium?
Atropine
Which of the following is a specific test for tropane alkaloids found in Stramonium?
Vitali's test
Test your knowledge on the origin, cultivation, and macroscopical characteristics of Stramonium leaf (Thorn apple leaf) - the dried leaves of Datura stramonium. Learn about its family, sources, and collection methods.
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