Question

Phyllodes are found in

• A. Acacia auriculiformis
• B. Parkinsonia aculeata
• C. Both of (A) and (B)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both of (A) and (B)

Parkinsonia aculeata are large shrubs or small trees growing in dry season, deciduous with sparse, open, thorny crowns and green bark. The leaves are pinnate with numerous small leaflets. The petioles become flattened and widened and the true leaves may become reduced or vanish altogether. These are known as phyllodes or phyllodia. Thus, the phyllode comes to serve the purpose of the leaf. Acacia auriculiformis is also a good example of phyllode. Acacia has both lamina-supporting and laminaless phyllodes.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.