Anatomical and Morphological Studies of Egyptian-Grown Latania verschaffeltii Lem. (Arecaceae)

The macro- and micromorphological characters of the Arecaceae palm Latania verschaffeltii Lem., which is grown in Egypt, are thoroughly examined in this research. The study includes in-depth examinations of fruit, flower, inflorescence, stem, and leaf. The goal of the study is to help identify L. verschaffeltii Lem. in both its powdered and whole forms. The fan-shaped leaves with induplicate segments are examined as part of the macromorphological analysis. According to descriptions, it shows elliptical signs of spiral connections of fallen leaves on a single, raised, folded, grey stem. The fruit has a smooth epicarp, meaty mesocarp, and tanniniferous endocarp. The inflorescence is interfoliar. Additionally, micromorphological analysis concentrates on the leaflet, offering information about the vascular system, mesophyll, hypodermis, upper and lower epidermis, and other cellular components. Microscopic pictures and diagrams show the many anatomical aspects, such as the arrangement of palisade cells, the presence of calcium oxalate raphides, and particular vascular bundle properties. The research is important for the classification of plants and helps us comprehend the anatomical characteristics of the Egyptian-grown L. verschaffeltii Lem.