Spathe morphology of Commelina L. (Commelinaceae) of India in relation to Taxonomy

Authors

  • Sheba M. Joseph Plant Systematics and Floristics Lab, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode, Kerala
  • Santosh Nampy Plant Systematics and Floristics Lab, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/botor.v9i0.21008

Keywords:

Commelina, spathe morphology, taxonomy, India

Abstract

Commelina L., the largest genus of Commelinaceae, is easily distinguished from related genera by inflorescence subtended in a folded bract (spathe). The position, number, size, shape, hairiness, cincinnus number and peduncle length of the spathe are useful in species delimitation. In the present investigation, twenty four species of Commelina occurring in India are studied for spathe characters and their significance in taxonomy is discussed. A key for the identification of all species based on spathe characters is also provided.

Botanica Orientalis – Journal of Plant Science (2015) 9: 1–11

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Published

2015-11-01

How to Cite

Joseph, S. M., & Nampy, S. (2015). Spathe morphology of Commelina L. (Commelinaceae) of India in relation to Taxonomy. Botanica Orientalis: Journal of Plant Science, 9, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.3126/botor.v9i0.21008

Issue

Vol. 9 (2015)

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Research

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