Staminal tube upper chamber

  • Title

    Staminal tube upper chamber

  • Definition

    Differentiation in the staminal tube of species of defined by the size and orientation of lower part of the tube in comparison to the upper part of the tube.

  • Notes

    The following genera have staminal tubes that are unidimensional (Allantoma, Cariniana, and Gustavia whereas the staminal tubes of species of Grias have staminal tubes divided into distinct lower and upper chambers. This feature is best observed in a longitudinal section of the staminal tube.

  • Related Terms

    Staminal tube

    Staminal tube lower chamber

    Androecium (pl. = androecia)

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