Glossary Details – Lecythidaceae

Glossary Details:

Title: Position of bracteoles as seen in Gustavia hexapetala. Drawing by B. Angell.

Description: Position of bracteoles in relation to the pedicelar articulation as seen in Gustavia hexapetala. In this and other species of Gustavia and in species of Grias, the bracteoles are inserted above the articulation.

Term:

Bracteoles above articulation

Definition:

Bracteoles inserted above the articulation in the pedicel/hypanthium continuum of Lecythidaceae.

Related Terms:

Bracteole
Articulation
Bracteoles below articulation