Reproductive ecology of the basal angiosperm Trithuria submersa (Hydatellaceae)
2010; Oxford University Press; Volume: 106; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1093/aob/mcq198
ISSN1095-8290
AutoresMackenzie L. Taylor, Terry Desmond Macfarlane, Joseph H. Williams,
Tópico(s)Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
ResumoBackground and AimsTrithuria, the sole genus in the family Hydatellaceae, is an important group for understanding early angiosperm evolution because of its sister relationship to the ancient lineage, Nymphaeales (water lilies). Although also aquatic, Trithuria differs from water lilies in that all species are extremely small, and most have an annual life form and grow in seasonal wetlands. Very little is known about their reproductive ecology. This paper reports on reproductive timing, mode of pollination and characteristics of the breeding system of Trithuria submersa in Western Australia.
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