Title: Systematic Anatomy of Fimbristylis Vahl (Cyperaceae)
Abstract:The systematic anatomy of 14 Indian species of Fimbristylis VahI has been investigated. Microscopic diagnostic features are seen in the leaf blade and the exposed green portion of the stem Epidermal s...The systematic anatomy of 14 Indian species of Fimbristylis VahI has been investigated. Microscopic diagnostic features are seen in the leaf blade and the exposed green portion of the stem Epidermal silica cells, characteristic of the Cyperaceae, occur in all species At the generic level, characters common to the species examined are free subepidermal fiber strands, radiate chlorenchyma, three bundle sheaths (middle endodermoid, inner, and outer chlorenchymatous), accessory vascular bundles, and large marginal bundles in the blade. Fimbristylis can be distinguished from other genera (having three bundle sheaths) of the tribe Scirpeae by the presence of large marginal bundles and the discontinuous inner sheath of small bundles The anatomical characters that help in distinguishing the various species include shape of subsidiary cells in surface view, dermal appendages, outline of blade and stem in transection, adaxial epidermis (simple or multiple), and aerating canals.Read More
Publication Year: 1972
Publication Date: 1972-06-01
Language: en
Type: article
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