Glossary Details – French Guianan E-Flora Project

Glossary Details:

Title: Ramiflorous, fasciculate inflorescences of Grias cauliflora. Photo by R. Aguilar.

Description: Ramiflorous, fasciculate inflorescences of Grias cauliflora based on Reinaldo Aguilar 9707 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This species also has flowers on the main trunk so it has both ramiflorous and cauline inflorescences. Ramiflorous inflorescences are also found on much smaller branches.

Term:

Ramiflorous inflorescence

Definition:

Refers to inflorescences that arise from the branches. Inflorescences that arise from the trunk are called cauliflorous. The branches can be much smaller in diameter than those shown here.