Question

Name different arrangements of leaves around the stem.

Answer 1

Phyllotaxy:

1. The type of arrangement of leaves around the stem is called phyllotaxy of the plant.
2. Three types of phyllotaxy are alternate, opposite and whorled.
3. Alternate phyllotaxy: The type of arrangement where a single leaf arises from a node in an alternate manner is called alternate phyllotaxy.
4. Opposite phyllotaxy: The type of arrangement where two leaves develop from a single node opposite to one another is called opposite phyllotaxy.
5. Whorled phyllotaxy: The type of arrangement where more than two leaves arise from a single node and forms a whorl or circle around the node is called whorled phyllotaxy.