Stamen fusionThe staminal filaments (10 in number for all included taxa) may be variously fused (united to each other) or free. This character tends to be constant within genera, and may also reflect higher level relationships (i.e. between genera). Return to Character index |
Stamens all free or lightly coheringThe staminal filaments are free from each other, or lightly coherent towards the base (but easily separating). |
Stamens fused into a closed tubeThe staminal filaments are fused to each other forming a closed tube. |
Stamens fused into a tube split along one sideThe staminal filaments are fused to each other forming a tube that is split (usually to the base) along one side. |
Stamens fused in two groups of 5The staminal filaments are fused into two bundles of five. |