Pollination ecology of Chengam Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea C.F. Gaertn. (Magnoliopsida: Rubiales: Rubiaceae), a non-viviparous evergreen tree species

oleh: A.J. Solomon Raju, B. Rajesh

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society 2014-12-01

Deskripsi

<p><em>Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea</em> C.F. Gaertn. or Chengam is a non-viviparous evergreen tree species. The flowers are bisexual, self-compatible, self-pollinating, temporally dioecious and exhibit a mixed breeding system.  The plant is both melittophilous and anemophilous at the study area.  Natural fruit set is 100% but seeds are non-viable which might be due to a genetic disorder.</p><div> </div>