Herbaceous stems growth

ABSTRACT The stem anatomy and pattern of secondary growth in Ungulipetalum filipendulum (Mart.) Moldenke, Cissampelos andromorpha DC., Disciphania hernandia (Vell.) Barneby, Odontocarya vitis (Vell.) J.M.A. Braga, and O. tamoides (DC.) Miers are described for the first time. Their morphology shares features of wood anatomy in common with other Menispermaceae, highlighted by wide rays, pitted tyloses and enlarged vessel pits near the perforation plates. However, unlike other members …