Stigma punctiform

Creator(s): N. P. Smith

Description: Apical view a punctiform, lepidote stigma surrounded by stamens of Lecythis retusa based on Prance & Ramos 23256 from Amazonas, Brazil. From pickled collection.

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  • Title

    Stigma punctiform

  • Definition

    A stigma that is neither lobed or displays stigmatic lines.

  • Notes

    Stigma shapes of neotropical Lecythidaceae can be punctiform (e.g., many species of Lecythis, lobed (e.g., most species of Grias, or lined (e.g., most species of Gustavia. Stigma surface is another character with the following character states: lined, lepidote, or pubescent.

  • Related Terms

    Stigma

    Stigma lobed

    Stigma convoluted

    Stigma lined

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