Momordica rostrata, ZIMM.

Romero, Giovanna E., 2022, Stem and caudex anatomy of succulent plant species, Adansonia (3) 44 (10), pp. 81-90 : 84

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https://doi.org/ 10.5252/adansonia2022v44a10

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6390568

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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03E087F9-FF83-FF8A-FCB5-FBA8FA0820A3

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Momordica rostrata
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MOMORDICA ROSTRATA ZIMM. View in CoL

Stem ( Fig. 1G View FIG ) and caudex ( Fig. 1H, I View FIG ) have similar anatomical features. Cortex cells have abundant chloroplasts, and the inner part has a ring of parenchyma cells that are lignified. Wood is parenchymatous, it has large amount of latex and is formed by successive vascular cambium ( Fig. 1H, I View FIG ). The axial matrix has scanty axial parenchyma, libriform, septate fibers ( Fig. 2A View FIG ), and solitary vessels with circular bordered pits ( Fig. 2B View FIG ). Rays are multiseriate and ray cells have undergone proliferation, making them to be confused with the conjunctive tissue. Bands of conjunctive tissue and ray parenchyma have formed a matrix of ground parenchyma. Secondary phloem has some functional cells, and few phloem cells are collapsed.

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