Genetic Diversity of Cunila Incisa Benth. (Lamiaceae)

Abstract

Cunila incisa is a perennial shrub with 1-2 m high with ramified branches. This highly aromatic species is commonly used in south brazilian folk medicine, growing wild at the margins of the forest in the highlands. Based on the medicinal and aromatic potential of this species the aim of this survey was to examine the genetic variation within and among populations. In this context, 13 C. incisa populations collected in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, were analyzed by RAPD. Cluster analysis afforded to discriminate populations under three groups. The C. incisa populations presented low intrapopulational variability, indicating that the populations form distinct genetic pools possible due to founder effects and low interpopulation gene flow.

Molecular analysis of some endemic and near-endemic medicinal plants located at Saint Katherine, Egypt

“…Many authors have utilized the RAPD-PCR approach to study genetic diversity and species relationships in some plant genera. The applications of RAPD in plant biodiversity also included investigation of genetic diversity some species of lamiacea were used; Nepeta septemcrenata species [17] , Cunila Incisa Benth [18], Salvia [19], Thymus [20] and Thymes [21].…”