Abstract
This paper briefly describes the surface micromorphology of young stem and the succulent leaf of Tetraena qatarensis (Hadidi) Beier and Thulin. Qualitative phytochemical characterization of various part of the plant (root, mature stem, tender stem and leaf) has also been undertaken. The tender stem near the nodal region is densely trichomatous. The trichomes are less dense on the leaves. The anomocytic stomata are distributed all over the foliar surface but distantly. Stomatal density averaged to 38.33 ± 1.38 stomata per mm2 varying from 19.66 to 58.97 stomata per mm2 . The phytochemical analysis indicated the presence of 16 secondary metabolites such as phenols, saponins, terpenoids, triterpenoids, steroids, phytosterols, tannins, Phlobatannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, anthraquinones, proteins, anthocyanin, glycosides, carbohydrates, and coumarins in substantial amounts which indicated great phytochemical richness of the plant and its potential medicinal significance.
