Achene Morphology of Polygonum s.l. (Polygonaceae) in Thailand

Authors

  • CHORTIP KANTACHOT Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, 34190, THAILAND
  • PRANOM CHANTARANOTHAI Applied Taxonomic Research Center, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, THAILAND

Keywords:

Achene, Polygonum s.l., Thailand

Abstract

The achene morphology of 20 taxa in five sections of Polygonum s.l. from Thailand was studied and compared in detail using stereoscopic light and scanning electron microscopy. The achene of all Thai taxa is typically lenticular or triangular in shape. Three different morphological types are described according to the features of the achene surface; smooth-undulate, a star-like form and reticulate-papillae. Achene morphology of each type is described, compared, illustrated and discussed according to its taxonomic implications.

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Published

2011-04-01

How to Cite

[1]
KANTACHOT, C. and CHANTARANOTHAI, P. 2011. Achene Morphology of Polygonum s.l. (Polygonaceae) in Thailand. Tropical Natural History. 11, 1 (Apr. 2011), 21–28.

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2011): April

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Original Articles

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