Question

4.Explain with suitable examples the different types of phyllotaxy.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The three types of phyllotaxy are as follows:

•Alternate type of phyllotaxy: A single leaf arises at each node in an alternate manner. Examples: China rose, Sun flower.

•Opposite type of phyllotaxy: A pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other. Examples: Calotropis, Guava.

•Whorled type of phyllotaxy.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alternate type of phyllotaxy: A single leaf arises at each node in an alternate manner. Examples: China rose, Sun flower.

Opposite type of phyllotaxy: A pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other. Examples: Calotropis, Guava.

Whorled type of phyllotaxy