Tetrastigma leucostaphylum (Dennst.) Alston ex Mabb. Partial Wedge Sampling, a New, Less-invasive Solution for Stem-borne versus Root-borne Rafflesia Identification
Abstract:Tetrastigma (Vitaceae) are a genus of tropical lianas that are hosts for parasitic plants in the family Rafflesiaceae. Since the stem of Tetrastigma is creeping and often devoid of leaves, it is often mistakenly visually identified as a root. Rafflesia flowers at the ground level (i.e. terrestrial flowers) have been documented to grow on Tetrastigma roots, but it is unclear whether those that arise aerially emerge from host root or stem organs. In this study, we present a new, lessdestructive means of sampling… Show more
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