Abstract
Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruskiis a perennial herb, it belongs to the tribe Heliantheae of family Asteraceae. S. trilobata has traditionally been used to treat infections, indigestion and hepatitis; it shows antibacterial, antifungal activity (1). To standardize and differentiate the species anatomical features such as anatomy of nodes, petioles and leaves and dermatological parameters were screened. In addition to these parameters the species were screened phyto-chemically for major chemical groups such as volatile oil, starch, proteins, tannin, saponins, fats, glucosides and alkaloids.
Keywords: Morphology, Pharmacognosy, Sphagneticola trilobata, Asteraceae.