Question

what is a leaf phyllotaxy?

Answer 1

The arrangement of leaves on a stem is known as phyllotaxy; leaves can be classified as either alternate, spiral, opposite, or whorled. Plants with alternate and spiral leaf arrangements have only one leaf per node

Answer 2

Answer:

The mode of arrangement of leaves on the stem is known as phyllotaxy (Gk. Phyllon = leaf ; taxis = arrangement). Phyllotaxy is to avoid over crowding of leaves and expose the leaves maximum to the sunlight for photosynthesis. The four main types of phyllotaxy are

(1) Alternate

(2) Opposite

(3) Ternate

(4) Whorled.