Research Article | Published: 01 June 2001

Leaf architecture in Terminalia species

Kuntala N. Barua and Jasbir Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 24 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 189-195 | 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-4RN54R | Cite this article

Abstract

The present investigation on leaf architectural studies of Terminalia species reveals the presence of pinnate camptodromous (brochidodromous) type. Number of secondary veins found to be varies within the species. Intersecondary veins are of composite type except in T. bellirica where it was simple. Marginal venation were looped in all the species. Maximum areoles were found in the middle part of the lamina. A great overlapping pattern in the size of the areoles was observed. Statistical analysis of quantitative characters indicated the closer affinities between T. citrina and T. bellirica.

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Barua, K.N. and Singh, J., 2001. Leaf architecture in Terminalia species. Indian Journal of Forestry, 24(2), pp.189-195. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-4RN54R

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