PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON THE LEAVE OF LANTANA CAMARA L.

The aim of the present study was to assess the pharmacognostic and phytochemical studies on leaves of Lantana camara L. The objective of the present work comprise of collection, identification, microscopical and phytochemical evaluation of leaves of Lantana camara L. The leaves section was taken and cellular structures were studied. The transverse section of leaves shows the presence of epidermis, vascular bundle, vein islet, vein termination, spongy parenchyma, glandular trichomes and cambium. The powder microscopy shows the presence of calcium oxalate crystal, xylem vessels, fibres, oil glands, covering trichomes and paracytic stomata. The physiochemical studies indicate the ash value, extractive value and moisture content. The preliminary phytochemical tests on methanolic extract indicates the presence of flavanoids, saponins, carbohydrates, tannins, phenols, steroids and fixed oils and fats. The study revealed specific identities for the particular crude drug which will be useful in identification and control to adulterations of the raw drug.