
%0 Journal Article
%A Wang, Yin-Zheng 
%T Ovary structure of the genus <emph type="2">Gyrogyne</emph> (Gesneriaceae, Epithemateae)
%J Australian Systematic Botany
%D 2003/11/10
%V 16
%N 5
%P 629-632
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/SB03004
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/SB03004 
%X The anatomical re-investigation of the ovary in the holotype of Gyrogyne subaequifolia W.T.Wang is carried out in order to clarify the ovarian structure of the genus Gyrogyne W.T.Wang (Gesneriaceae), a seemingly unusual ovarian structure according to its original description. The present anatomical re-investigation reveals that the ovary is, in fact, bilocular with a swollen axile placenta in the centre, that is, the median area of the membranous septum. The ovarian structure of G. subaequifolia shows, thus, a common feature frequently observed in the ovaries of Gesneriaceae rather than a unique ovarian characteristic that contributes to the family Gesneriaceae. The systematic placement of Gyrogyne and the relationship between Gyrogyne and allies are discussed. 
