University of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center, 3205 S.W. College Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314, U.S.A.
Abstract:
Leaf cuticular alkane analysis of 34 cultivars of Polyscias generally supported morphological classifications of this genus, but variability within groups such as P. crispatum suggested that alkane data by itself is insufficient for classification of the various cultivars into species. Alkanes with 27–33 carbon atoms were present in most species, with C31 predominating.