Plant Systematics and Evolution

, Volume 131, Issue 1–2, pp 133–142 | Cite as

Open dichotomous venation in the leaves ofUtricularia striatula (Lentibulariaceae)

  • K. Subramanyam
  • S. N. Yoganarasimhan
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Abstract

The open dichotomous pattern of venation in the leaves ofUtricularia striatula is described in detail and compared withCircaeaster andKingdonia. Similar traits of dichotomous venation occur in other species ofUtricularia and may be due to reduction.

Key words

Lentibulariaceae Utricularia striatula Leaf anatomy open dichotomous venation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • K. Subramanyam
    • 1
  • S. N. Yoganarasimhan
    • 2
  1. 1.Department of Botany, Central CollegeBangalore UniversityBangaloreIndia
  2. 2.Regional Research Centre, JayanagarBangaloreIndia

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