Term:
Suprafoliar inflorescence
Suprafoliar inflorescence
Definition:
Referring to an inflorescences that arises from above the leaves.
Referring to an inflorescences that arises from above the leaves.
Glossary Details:
Title: Flower buds at apex of Gustavia monocaulis stem. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Description: Flower buds at apex of Gustavia monocaulis stem based on Mori & Kallunki 5698 from El Llano-Cartí Road, Panama. In this species, after the fruits are set, the apical vegetative bud will grow again to continue the production of a monopodial stem. The flowers are suprafoliar.