Abstract
The study was carried out to evaluate the nature and localisation of different phytoconstituents in leaf, stem and their respective calli of A. carnosus- An ethnomedicinal herb. Results revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, glucosides, tannins, lignin, pectin, starch, cellulose and carbohydrates in in vivo and in vitro plant material. The study could pave a way for the production and isolation of biologically active secondary metabolites from callus culture and can be used as alternatives for in vivo plant material. Chemotaxonomy and drug adulteration check substantially relies on histochemical analysis.
