Wood Anatomy of the Neotropical Sapotaceae. I. 'Bumelia'.

Abstract

Two anatomical groups are recognized in Bumelia; Bumelia A is characterized by small, angular pores and tracheids arranged in flame-shaped tracts and the presence of spiral thickenings in the vessels and tracheids; in Bumelia B the pores are rounded in outline and arranged in radial or echelon tracts and the axial parenchyma has scattered cells that are completely filled with microcrystals (crystal sand). (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA068029

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  • B. F. Kukachka

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