Comparative Leaves Anatomical Studies of Bouea, Mangifera and Spondias (Anacardiaceae) in Malaysia

Leaves anatomy of two species of Bouea, 11species of Mangifera and two species of Spondias were studied in order to see the differences in stomata type, petiole, midrib and lamina anatomy and leaf venation. This study aims to use anatomical characters for species and genus identification. Common characters observed were the absence of trichomes, closed vascular bundles, uniseriate epidermal layers, resin canal in parenchyma cells, anticline wall...