Morphology

Z, liana, 200 cm

Ecology

subtropical, dry site

Chorology

Macaronesian

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, , vessels solitary and in clusters, simple perforation, vestured pits, vessel diameter 50 - 100µm, parenchyma apotracheal, paratracheal and marginal, rayless, rhaphis present.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform cortex. Rhaphids present.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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Tangential section
 
Bark
 

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