Research Article | Published: 01 March 2014

Seedling Morphology and its Systematic Implications Within the Genus Sida L. (Malvaceae)

Ajai Kumar Singh and Rishi  Kumar  Sahu

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 37 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 73-80 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-4446PG | Cite this article

Abstract

Investigations on seedlings of Sida acuta Burm. f. subsp. acuta, S. cordifolia L., S. javensis Cav., S. ovata Forssk., S. rhombifolia L., and S. spinosa L.  have been carried out to assess the systematic relevance of seedling morphology within the genus Sida L. The seedlings are found distinct with respect to collet shape, paracotyledon blade apex, epicotyl surface, stipule, leaf blade shape and venation, type of hairs, and presence or absence of spines. The results on morphological attributes of seedlings in the genus Sida L. are of high systematic value of the family Malvaceae.

Keywords

Relevance, Shape, Attributes, Systematic value, Stereo-microscope

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Singh, A.K. and Sahu, R.K., 2014. Seedling Morphology and its Systematic Implications Within the Genus Sida L. (Malvaceae). Indian Journal of Forestry, 37(1), pp.73-80. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-4446PG

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