Androecium ontogeny in Normania triphylla (Lowe) Lowe (Solaneae Solanaceae)

Abstract

The androecium ontogeny in Normania triphylla (Lowe) Lowe is described. The most peculiar features (e.g. early definition of zygomorphy, sinuous anthers, dorsal connectival appendages in the anthers, and lateral dehiscence line with an apical curve) are analyzed and discussed, as well as the differences between the androecium of Normania Lowe and Solanum L. The remarkable singularity of the androecium in Normania is emphasized.

Keywords

• anthers
• morphological development
• zygomorphy
• ontogeny
• normania triphylla
• solanaceae