Capsule dimorphism in Justicia glauca Rottler (Acanthaceae)

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Published: 31.12.2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2002.12.02.02
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Heterocarpy, Justicia heterocarpa, Spike

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P. Venu
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Circle, TNAU Campus, Lawley Road, P.O. Coimbatore - 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
P. Daniel
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Circle, TNAU Campus, Lawley Road P.O., Coimbatore - 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Heterocarpy in Justicia glauca Rottier is reported for the first time. The types of capsules, their position and regularity in the spike, and the types of seeds produced are detailed and compared with that of J. heterocarpa. Its taxonomic significance/insignificance, with a full description and illustration, is discussed.

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2002): Rheedea

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Venu , P., & Daniel, P. (2002). Capsule dimorphism in Justicia glauca Rottler (Acanthaceae). Rheedea, 12(2), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2002.12.02.02