Question

Define the following terms and give one example of each: 

1. Epipetalous stamens

 2. Epiphyllous stamens 

3. Syngenesious stamens 

4. Synandrous stamens

Answer 1

1. Epipetalous stamens: When the stamens are united to petals they are described as epipetalous stamen. E.g. Datura

2. Epiphyllous stamens: When the stamens are united to tepals they are described as epiphyllous stamens. E.g. Lily

3. Syngenesious stamens: When anthers are united and filaments are free, such stamens are called as syngenesious stamens. E.g. Sunflower

4. Synandrous stamens: When both anthers and filaments are fused, such stamens are called as synandrous stamens. E.g. Cucurbita