Leaf venation acrodromous
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Title
Leaf venation acrodromous
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Definition
Referring to a type of leaf venation in which two or more primary or strongly developed secondary veins arch upward from either the base or above it; perfect acrodromous is used when these veins converge near the apex; e.g., Strychnos (Loganiaceae); imperfect acrodromous is used when these veins do not converge at the apex. Based on Hickey, 1973. For more information about leaf venation see Ellis et al, 2009.
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Related Terms
Leaf venation basal acrodromous
Leaf venation suprabasal acrodromous
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