Anatomy of Leaf Epidermis and Petiole of Two Selected Species of Hibiscus: An experimental Investigation

Abstract

In a laboratory experiment, the anatomy of the leaf epidermis and petiole of two Hibiscus species was studied through staining of cut sections and microscope visualization. The experiment found changes in morphology between the two species investigated. The foliar anatomy of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Abelmoschus esculentus was studied, as well as differences in the morphologies of the petiole in the proximal region and the number and arrangement of the petiole's distal end. Medicinally, hibiscus has been taken internally for the treatments of various forms of and astringents effects when used typically. As a result, the presence, distribution, and quality of crystals on the adaxial and abaxial epidermal surfaces of the two species revealed differences between H. sabdariffa and A. esculentus.