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Aspects of the life history ofKyllinga monocephala are described. Anther wall development corresponds to the Monocot type. The endothecium shows spiral thickenings. The tapetum is glandular and has uninucleate cells. Ubisch granules are present. Mature pollen grains (pseudomonads) are 3-celled at maturity. Ovules are bitegmic, crassinucellate and develop a funicular obturator. The embryo development conforms to theJuncus-variation of the Onagrad type. Endosperm, seed coat and pericarp are described.
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Makde, K.H., Bhuskute, S.M. Embryology ofKyllinga monocephala (Cyperaceae) and its systematic position. Pl Syst Evol 156, 143–150 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00936069
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