Anatomy and Morphology of Plants
Explain with suitable examples, the different types of phyllotaxy.
In _____ phyllotaxy, a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other as in _____ plant.
In opposite phyllotaxy, the two leaves always arise at each node opposite to one another. In this case, when looked from the top all the leaves are seen as arranged along four vertical rows. For example in Calotropis, Gardenia, Ixora, etc.
So,the correct answer is " Opposite, Calotropis ".
Explain with suitable examples, the different types of phyllotaxy.
Find the correct match.