Morphology

C, dwarf shrub 80cm

Ecology

subtropicalalal, Pine zone, montane

Chorology

Macaronesian, Canary Islands

Xylem

Distinct ring boundaries in the xylem, diffuse to semi-ring porous, vessels solitary,parenchyma paratracheal,fibers thick walled, included phloem.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Groups of sieve cells and parenchyma in radial rows, distinct ray dilatations, without crystals, groups of sclereids in the primary bark.

Remarks

Cross section:
Tangential section:
Radial section:
Bark:

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
    
Tangential section
  
Radial section
  
Bark
 

© 2005 WSL - F. Schweingruber, W. Landolt, last update 18.11.2010