
VNU Journal of Science: Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 41, No. 1 (2025) 12-21
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Original Article
Morphological Characteristics, Microscopical Characteristics,
and Qualitative Phytochemical Screening
of Murdannia nudiflora (L.) Brenan
Vu Duc Loi1,3,*, Le Hong Duong1, Ngo Thanh Huyen2,
Nguyen Thi Hien3, Tran Thi Hong Nhung3
1VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
2Tan Trao University, Km6 Trung Mon, Yen Son, Tuyen Quang, Vietnam
3Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine, 2 Tran Phu, Ha Dong, Hanoi, Vietnam
Received 2nd December 2024
Revised 7th January 2025; Accepted 10th March 2025
Abstract: Murdannia nudiflora (L.) Brenan has been found in many provinces and cities, such as
Lao Cai, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, Phu Tho, Lam Dong, etc. This plant is known for its
effects, such as anti-oxidation, protection of damaged liver cells, pain relief, anti-inflammation, and
anti-cancer. In this study, we collected and determined the scientific name based on the analysis of
morphological and microscopic characteristics of the Murdannia nudiflora collected in Phu Tho
province. Then, we qualitatively screened some common groups of compounds in medicinal herbs.
The study of botanical characteristics determined the scientific name of the plant as Murdannia
nudiflora (family Commelinaceae). At the same time, a dataset of microscopic characteristics of
stems and leaves of Murdannia nudiflora and their powder was built. In addition, qualitative results
of the study showed that the species of Murdannia nudiflora contains groups of flavonoids, saponins,
tannins, organic acids, alkaloids, coumarins, reducing sugars, sterols, and carotenes.
Keywords: Murdannia nudiflora, Murdannia nudiflora (L.) Brenan, Commelinaceae,
morphological characteristics, microscopical characteristics, qualitative phytochemical screening. *
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* Corresponding author.
E-mail address: ducloi82@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.25073/2588-1132/vnumps.4732