NEET2019BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsActual
Which of the following shows whorled phyllotaxy?
Options
- AMustard
- BChina rose
- CAlstonia
- DCalotropis
Correct answer
C. Alstonia
Step-by-step solution
Alstonia shows whorled phyllotaxy. In whorled phyllotaxy, more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl. Mustard and China rose show alternate phyllotaxy. Calotropis shows opposite phyllotaxy.