Summary
The inflorescence ofDichrostachys cinerea is described in detail. In addition to the two externally well-marked zones consisting of the upper perfect and bisexual flowers, and the lower sterile ones, there is a short intermediate zone of a few flowers which form a transition between the two. Sterilization of the inflorescence is basipetal; of the flower centripetal.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
Literature Cited
Duthie, J. F.Flora of the Upper Gangetic Plain, Calcutta, 1911.
Gamble, J. S.Flora of the Presidency of Madras, Calcutta, 1915.
Geitler, Lothar “Zur Morphologie der Inflorezenzen und Blüten vonNeptunia oleracea,”Ber. deutsch. bot. Ges., 1927,45, 36–39.
Hooker, J. D.Flora of British India, 1879,2, Kent, England
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
Communicated by Prof. P. Maheshwari,f.a.sc.
The author expresses his grateful thanks to Prof. P. Maheshwari, for material and guidance and to Dr. B. M. Johri for helpful suggestions.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Venkatesh, C.S. The inflorescence and flowers ofDichrostachys cinerea, W & A. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 34, 183–187 (1951). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03050672
Received:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03050672