Term:
Infrafoliar
Infrafoliar
Definition:
Refers to a structure that arises from the branches or trunks below the leaves.
Refers to a structure that arises from the branches or trunks below the leaves.
Notes:
In Lecythidaceae, this term usually refers to inflorescences that appear on the branches or trunk below the leaves. This type of inflorescence is also called ramiflorous if the inflorescences arise from the branches and cauline if they arise from the trunk. In other words, infrafoliar inflorescences may be either cauline or ramiflourous.
In Lecythidaceae, this term usually refers to inflorescences that appear on the branches or trunk below the leaves. This type of inflorescence is also called ramiflorous if the inflorescences arise from the branches and cauline if they arise from the trunk. In other words, infrafoliar inflorescences may be either cauline or ramiflourous.