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. 2013 Mar 26;67(3):425–437. doi: 10.1007/s11418-013-0758-z

Table 1.

Leaf characteristics of the most commonly used Kudingcha [65, 66]

Leaf characteristics I. kudingcha I. latifolia L. robustum
Blade Oblong to oblong-elliptic Oblong or ovate oblong Lanceolate to subovate or elliptic
Petiole 2–2.2 cm, abaxially subrounded, rugose, adaxially sulcate, puberulent Subterete, abaxially rugose, adaxially slightly impressed 2–8 mm, pubescent, groovy
Margin Doubly serrate or densely serrate Sparsely serrate
Base Obtuse or cuneate Rounded or broadly cuneate Broadly cuneate or subrounded
Apex Acute or short acuminate Short or long acuminate Long acuminate
Texture Leathery Thickly leathery Papery
Mid vein Raised and keeled abaxially, impressed and sparsely puberulent adaxially Impressed adaxially
Lateral vein Evident on both surfaces Obscure abaxially, obvious adaxially
Vein-pair 5–7
Vein-angle About 50°