Difference between polypetalous and gamopetalous corolla
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As adjectives the difference between polypetalous and gamopetalous. is that polypetalous is (botany) having a corolla composed of distinct, separable petals while gamopetalous is (botany) having petals wholly or partially fused such that the corolla takes the form of a tube.
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Plants can be divided into two separate categories based on two different factors.
- The first classification is based on the type of calyx or sepals of the plant.
- Such plants are of two types: Gamosepalous and Polysepalous.
- Another set of classifications is based on the type of corolla or petals of the flowers of the plant.
- There are two types: Gamopetalous and Polypetalous.
Below are the points of differentiation between the Polypetalous and Gamopetalous corolla.
Gamopetalous Corolla:
- The flowers have petals formed in a unified manner. Such plants are known as gamopetalous plants.
- The flowers of such plants are of the bracteate category.
- The petals of this category of flowers are fused partially so that the corolla is in the shape of a tube.
- An example of a gamopetalous flower is Elderberry.
Polypetalous Corolla:
- The flowers have freely or separately formed petals. Such plants are known as polypetalous plants.
- The flowers of such plants are of the ebracteate category.
- The petals of this category of flowers are distinct and not fused.
- An example of a polypetalous flower is Camellia.
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