Floral development and anatomy of two species of Aechmea (Bromeliaceae, Bromelioideae)

• Published in: Botanical journal of the Linnean Society Vol. 194; no. 2; pp. 221 - 238
• Main Authors: Santa-Rosa, Sandra, Versieux, Leonardo M, Rossi, Monica Lanzoni, Martinelli, Adriana Pinheiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: UK Oxford University Press 01.10.2020
• Subjects: monocotyledons; morphology; septal nectary; Poales; conduplicate-spiral stigma; petal appendage

Abstract Aechmea (Bromeliaceae) is a large genus with controversial systematics and distinct flower shapes and pollinators. We explored floral anatomy and development in two Aechmea spp. belonging to different subgenera to contribute useful information on reproductive biology and taxonomy. We examin...