Tilaceae Flashcards
1
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Habit
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Trees, shrubs and a few herbs
2
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Leaves
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Alternate, simple, serrate. Distichous. Palmate venation. Bases asymmetrical
3
Q
Inflorescence
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Cymes, sometimes 1 flower
4
Q
Flowers
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Small, radial, bisexual. Sometimes with epicalyx. Nectar glands or nectar disk present.
5
Q
Calyx & Corolla
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5 sepals, 5 distinct petals. Sometimes absent
6
Q
Stamens & Carpels
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Stamens: numerous Carpels: 2-5 numerous
7
Q
Ovary
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Superior
8
Q
Placentation
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Axile
9
Q
Fruit
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Fleshy or dry of various types
10
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Floral formula
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