Term:
Acuminate
Acuminate
Definition:
Gradually tapering to an acute apex with the sides being concave.
Gradually tapering to an acute apex with the sides being concave.
Glossary Details:
Title: Tendrils of a Bignoniaceae. Photo by S. A. Mori
Description: Tendrils of Amphilophium paniculatum based on an unvouchered plant from the Asa Wright Nature Center in Trinidad. The tendrils are modified terminal leaflets and do not occur on all of the leaves. Note that the leaf blades are cordate, entire, and with an acuminate apex. Determined by L. Lohmann.