phyllotaxy-leaf Flashcards
1
Q
phyllotaxy meaning
A
arrangement of leaves on the stem or branches
2
Q
types of phyllotaxy
A
alternate
opposite
wharled
3
Q
alternate phyllotaxy
A
single leaf present at each node on alternate fashion
eg. mustard , sunflower, china rose
4
Q
opposite phyllotaxy
A
a pair of leaves at each node
eg. calotropis , guava , tulsi(oscimum) , salvinia
5
Q
wharled phyllotaxy
A
more than 2 leaves at a node and form whorl and a circle
eg. Nerium , Alstonia
