Question

Identify in order, the plants showing alternate, opposite and whorled phyllotaxy respectively.

• A. Mustard, Calotropis, Alstonia
• B. Sun flower, Nerium, Guava
• C. Nerium, Sun flower, Guava
• D. Nerium, Guava, Sun flower

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mustard, Calotropis, Alstonia

In alternate type, leaf arises at each node in an alternate manner. Example - mustard and sun flower.

In opposite type, a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other. Example - Calotropis and guava.

In whorled type, more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl. Example - Alstonia and Nerium.