ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Cochlospermaceae
;
Bixaceae
;
Cistaceae
;
Dipterocarpaceae
;
Pakaraimaea
;
Sarcolaenaceae
;
Diegodendron
;
Seed anatomy
;
palisade layer
;
starch grains
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Ovule and especially seed anatomy of eight species ofCochlospermaceae, Bixaceae, Cistaceae, Monotoideae, Pakaraimaeoideae (two subfamilies ofDipterocarpaceae), andSarcolaenaceae were investigated. All representatives show a bixoid chalazal region in the seed as probable exclusive synapomorphy among angiosperms. The palisade layer of the exotegmen is curved inwards at its proximal end and forms a dome-shaped structure. A plug of hypostase tissue with an annulus/core structure fits into this dome. Moreover, two additional tissue types in the hypostase can be found in some representatives of the group. These and other micromorphological, wood anatomical, and floral morphological characters, indicate that the taxa form a monophyletic group close toMalvales s. str. The form of the starch grains in the endosperm is compared and is described for the first time forPakaraimaea (Dipterocarpaceae) andLeptolaena (Sarcolaenaceae). The position ofDiegodendron close toBixa and the presumably more distant positions ofMuntingia andNeuradaceae are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00985231
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