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Southern hemisphere botanical ecosystems
RESEARCH ARTICLE

The Wood Anatomy of Leptospermum Forst. (Myrtaceae)

CT Johnson

Australian Journal of Botany 32(3) 323 - 337
Published: 1984

Abstract

The wood anatomy of 13 species of Leptospermum is described. Ontogenetic changes in vessel length are also, examined. The taxonomic significance of the wood anatomy, particularly in relation to Bentham's classification of Leptospermum, is discussed.

The classification of Leptospermum as mesomorphic on the basis of Carlquist's indices is considered incorrect as its narrow, short and numerous vessels indicate it to be xeromorphic.

https://doi.org/10.1071/BT9840323

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