Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science (한국약용작물학회지)

The Korean Society of Medicinal Crop Science (한국약용작물학회)
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Morphological and Anatomical Characteristics of Medicinal Fructus in Apiaceae

산형과 과실 약재의 형태 및 해부학적 특성

  • Song, Il Bae (Department of Applied Plant Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Ghimire, Balkrishna (Bioherb Research Institute, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Yu, Chang Yeon (Department of Applied Plant Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Heo, Kweon (Department of Applied Plant Science, Kangwon National University)
  • 송일배 (강원대학교 농업생명과학대학 식물자원응용과학과) ;
  • ;
  • 유창연 (강원대학교 농업생명과학대학 식물자원응용과학과) ;
  • 허권 (강원대학교 농업생명과학대학 식물자원응용과학과)
  • Received : 2015.07.23
  • Accepted : 2015.08.21
  • Published : 2015.10.30
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Abstract

Background : As the characterization of medicinal plants is an important aspect of traditional Asian herbal medicine, this study examines the morphological and anatomical characteristics in four fructus form medicinally important plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. Methods and Results : Fruit morphology of four genera was examined using microtome sections and light microscopy. The Anethi Fructus, Anethum graveolens (Siraja) has unique wing-like and membranous lateral ribs that are, approximately $500{\mu}m$ wide. The Coriandri Fructus, Coriandrum sativum (Hoyuja) does not have oil ducts at the dorsal region of the mericarp and differs in the development of the dorsal ribs. The ribs appear upon drying and therefore, consist of primary and secondary ribs. The Foeniculi Fructus, Foeniculum vulgare (Hoehyang) characteristically develops three dominant dorsal ribs and has a strong aromatic fragrance. Finally, the Cnidii Fructus, Torilis japonica (Sasangja) has many oil ducts at the dorsal and carpophores regions and develops many hooked trichomes one the fructus surface. Conclusions : We conclude from this study that each plant has several prominent and distinguishing morphological and anatomical characteristics. Therefore, fruit morphology is very useful for identifying these medicinal plants. In addition, the correct use and herbal name need to be standardized for plants used traditionally in Asian medicine within Korea, China, and Japan.

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