Septal arms vestigial

  • Title

    Septal arms vestigial

  • Definition

    Lack of an extension from the apex of the lower placentae that appears like arms in medial longitudinal section but in an entire flower are conical around the base of the stylar canal.

  • Notes

    The only neotropical genus of Lecythidaceae with well-developed septal arms is Gustavia. The species of other genera are scarcely developed.

  • Related Terms

    Placenta (pl. = placentae)

    Lower septum

    Septal arms present

    Stylar canal

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