Abstract:The species of the genus Smilax, popularly known as sarsaparilla, are widely used in folk medicine due to the antirheumatic properties of its underground structures. Smilax fluminensis and S. syphilitica occur in forested areas and form thickened stems called rhizophores from which adventitious roots grow. To provide information for more accurate identification of the commercialised product and for elucidating the process of stem thickening, a morphology and anatomy study of the underground organs of the two s… Show more
“…Another important role of the hypocotyl is related to the emission of large numbers of adventitious roots that give rise to the fasciculated root system and contribute to the fixation of the seedling and its waterabsorbing capacity. The participation of the hypocotyl in the formation of underground systems has also been seen in structures classified as rhizophores, xilopodia and hypocotyledonary tubers, although most of these studies were undertaken with dicots (Martins et al, 2011;Appezzato-da-Gl oria, 2015;Appezzato-da-Gl oria et al, 2015). The elongation and thickening of the plumule internodes give rise to the tuberous region and contribute to most of the saxophone stem growth.…”
The saxophone stem represents an important adaptation of A. aculeata to anthropogenically impacted and/or dry environments by promoting the burial of both the shoot meristem and storage reserves, which allows the continuous growth of aerial organs.
“…Another important role of the hypocotyl is related to the emission of large numbers of adventitious roots that give rise to the fasciculated root system and contribute to the fixation of the seedling and its waterabsorbing capacity. The participation of the hypocotyl in the formation of underground systems has also been seen in structures classified as rhizophores, xilopodia and hypocotyledonary tubers, although most of these studies were undertaken with dicots (Martins et al, 2011;Appezzato-da-Gl oria, 2015;Appezzato-da-Gl oria et al, 2015). The elongation and thickening of the plumule internodes give rise to the tuberous region and contribute to most of the saxophone stem growth.…”
The saxophone stem represents an important adaptation of A. aculeata to anthropogenically impacted and/or dry environments by promoting the burial of both the shoot meristem and storage reserves, which allows the continuous growth of aerial organs.
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