Developmental of egg, anther in Physalis divaricata D. Don

Physalis divaricata D. Don is a medicinal plant from the family Solanaceae. In traditional medicine, the herb is used as a diuretic, antipyretic, anti-parasitic, blood purifier. The buds and flowers of plant developmental characteristics of Physalis divaricata were studied in this research. Plants were grown in a greenhouse under experimental conditions. The structural studies were performed by a rotary microtome. Staining was carried out with Hematoxylin-Eosine and prepared specimens were studied under a light microscope. Results indicated that anthers are tetrasporangiate the mature pollen grains are prolate, with furrows disposed along the polar axis. The disposition of the microspore in the tetrads is tetrahedral. The pattern of wall formation is the dicotyledonous type.Pollen grains are two-cell when released. Study of flower bud and fruits of Physalis divaricata shows, Gynoecium is sessile and contains two syncarpous carpels. The ovary has several campylotropous ovules. The female gametophyte is the polygonum type female gametophyte.

Keywords:

Physalis divaricata D. Don , Solanaceae , Developmental , Tetrahedral , Polygonum