Statistical Comparison of Some Micro Morphological Characters

Abstract

In this study, some micromorphological features of Valeriana sisymbriifolia Vahl. belonging to the family Caprifoliaceae Juss. (Synonyms are Valerianaceae Batsch and Dipsacaceae Juss.) were tried to be determined and statistically compare. The determined micromorphological features of the taxon were compared with the anatomical studies of some other taxa of the genus Valeriana in the literature. In addition, the numerical values obtained from the micromorphological studies of the taxon were evaluated statistically. Caprifoliaceae family, to which the studied taxon belongs, are naturally found in most regions of the world, except Australia. Some species are grown as ornamental plants. Some are herbaceous plants used in sedatives and herbal remedies against insomnia. With these features, it is a family of economic importance. Anatomical sections taken by hand from the root, stem and leaf parts of the taxon were then stained with safranin and fast-green. Sections belonging to the taxon were examined and microscope measurements were obtained from their micromorphological characters. These numerical values were statistically evaluated at the significance levels of P