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The type of phyllotaxy in guava is
The type of phyllotaxy in guava is
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The correct option is D opposite superposed
Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on stem.
In guava, opposite superposed phyllotaxy is seen. In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves arise at each node opposite to each other. There are two types of opposite phyllotaxy based on the plane of successive pairs of leaves.
In opposite superposed phyllotaxy, as seen in guava, the pairs of leaves are in a single plane.
Opposite superposed phyllotaxy
In opposite decussate phyllotaxy, the pair of leaves at one node lie at right angles to the pair of leaves at the next node. Eg: Calotropis.
In alternate phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises at each node in an alternate manner. Eg: Hibiscus.
In whorled phyllotaxy, more than two leaves arise at each node like a whorl. Eg: Alstonia.
Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on stem.
In guava, opposite superposed phyllotaxy is seen. In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves arise at each node opposite to each other. There are two types of opposite phyllotaxy based on the plane of successive pairs of leaves.
In opposite superposed phyllotaxy, as seen in guava, the pairs of leaves are in a single plane.
Opposite superposed phyllotaxyIn opposite decussate phyllotaxy, the pair of leaves at one node lie at right angles to the pair of leaves at the next node. Eg: Calotropis.
In alternate phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises at each node in an alternate manner. Eg: Hibiscus.
In whorled phyllotaxy, more than two leaves arise at each node like a whorl. Eg: Alstonia.
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