Taxonomic and functional implications of stigma morphology in species ofCassia,Chamaecrista, andSenna (Leguminosae:Caesalpinioideae) |
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Authors: | S J Owens G P Lewis |
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Institution: | (1) Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 3DS Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK;(2) The Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 3AE Kew, Richmond, Surrey, UK |
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Abstract: | Two stigma forms occur inChamaecrista andSenna, but only one inCassia. In the common chambered form, a stigma pore is positioned on the reflexed style tip and is the entrance to a tapering chamber. The pore rim is fringed by hairs which vary in number, size, distribution and shape. In the alternative form the stigma is situated at the apex of the curved style and is crateriform. The crater rim is fringed by hairs of variable number and shape. The stigmatic hairs are predominantly unicellular and cutinized. Stigma and hair differences aid in the taxonomy of the genera. Their functions in pollination biology are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Angiosperms Leguminosae (Fabaceae) Caesalpinioideae (Caesalpiniaceae) Cassia Chamaecrista Senna Stigma morphology taxonomy floral ecology |
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