Análisis de la cutícula foliar de las especies chilenas del genero Schinus L. (Anacardiaceae)

Abstract

The foliar cuticle of the Chilean species of the genus Schinus L.: S. kauselii. S. latifolius, S. molle var. areira, S. montanus, S patagonicus, S. pearcei, S. polygamus and S. velutinus are described. Distribution, frequency, size and structure of stomata and trichomes and stomatal index are permanent characteristics usable to differentiate the species.