Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

hyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch. It is of three types: alternate, opposite and whorled.

• Alternate Arrangement of Leaves: In alternate type of phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner, as in china rose, mustard and sun flower plants.

• Opposite Arrangement of Leaves: In opposite type, a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other as in Calotropis and guava plants.

• Whorled Arrangement of Leaves: If more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl, it is called whorled, as in Alstonia..

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer:There are three types of phyllotaxy, which are as follows: Alternate: In this type of leaf arrangement, a single leaf arises at each node in alternate manner, e.g. China rose, mustard, sunflower, etc. Opposite: In this type of leaf arrangement, a pair of leaves arise at each node.