Characterization of leaf anatomy in species of Astrocaryum and Hexopetion (Arecaceae)

Authors

  • Betty Millán Museo de Historia Natural. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). Av. Arenales 1256, Jesús María. Lima, Peru.
  • Francis Kahn IRD, UMR188-DIAPC, DYNADIV, Casilla 18-1209, Lima, Peru.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v17i1.55

Keywords:

palms, leaf, stomata, vessels, fibers

Abstract

Leaf anatomy of 23 species of the genus Astrocaryum and of the two species of the genus Hexopetion is described. A total of 109 characters with at least one difference between species are reported from the lamina (83), main rib (11), petiole (9) and sheath (6). An identification key to species is given based on leaf anatomy. Distribution of the characters is discussed in order to evaluate their taxonomic relevance.

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Published

04/19/2010

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How to Cite

Millán, Betty, and Francis Kahn. 2010. “Characterization of Leaf Anatomy in Species of Astrocaryum and Hexopetion (Arecaceae)”. Revista Peruana De Biología 17 (1): 081-094. https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v17i1.55.