Functional leaf anatomy of Bomarea Mirb. (Alstroemeriaceae)

Authors: HOFREITER, ANTON; LYSHEDE, OLE B.

Source: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, Volume 152, Number 1, September 2006 , pp. 73-90(18)

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Abstract:

The leaf anatomy of Bomarea is described and related to ecological conditions. The principal architecture of all species is very similar; adaptations are developed in numerous differences, for instance degree of lignification. All species have inverse leaves, the adaxial side being the stomatous side. In most species, the leaves are resupinate, the lower surface being the adaxial. Theories for the cause of resupination are discussed. © 2006 The Linnean Society of London, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2006, 152, 73-90.

Keywords: adaptation; Andes; resupinate leaves

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8339.2006.00540.x

Affiliations: 1: Bavnestien 3, DK-2850 Nœrum, Denmark

Publication date: 2006-09-01