Morphology

N , 100-300cm

Ecology

subtropical

Chorology

Macaronesia

Xylem

Distinct rings, vessels solitary and in small radieal multiples, simple perforations, round intervessel pits, intervessel pits alternate, vessel diameter 50-110 µm, parenchyma in large distinct tangential bands alternating with fiber bands, ray width 3-6 cells, heterocellular with many prostrate and a few square and upright cells, with a many prismatic crystals in rays.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Sclereids in tangentially arranged square groups, with ray dilatations, with many crystal druses in rays, with mucilage ducts.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
  
Bark
 

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