The Velamen Radicum Is Common in the Genus <i>Anthurium</i>, Both in the Epiphytic and Terrestrial Species
The velamen radicum, a rhizodermis that consists of dead cells at maturity, is often described as typical for epiphytic aroids. Such claims are surprising on two grounds: (1) there are hardly any data on this trait for aroids and (2) the link between a velamen and epiphytic growth has recently been...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/16/1/18 |