Clinopodium L. Taxa from the Balkans-Are There Unique Leaf Micromorphological and Phytochemical Patterns?

ABSTRACT: The concept of the genus Clinopodium L. has changed considerably since its first description. Most of the currently accepted species of the genus have traditionally been treated as separate genera in the group Satureja sensu lato: Clinopodium L., Calamintha sensu Miller or Moench, and Acinos sensu Miller or Moench. This study aimed to gain a better insight into the species diversity of Clinopodium L. from the Balkans by analyzing the taxa that have traditionally been placed in separate genera. The alkane profile and the micromorphological characteristics of the leaves are analyzed. The leaves are visualized using scanning electron microscopy, and alkanes are isolated using n-hexane as a solvent and analyzed using gas chromatography/mass spec

SUBMITTER: Jankovic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10819394 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature