STANDARDBotany-Morphology of Flowering Plants

STANDARD Botany Leaf Arrangement MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Whorled, simple leaves with reticulate venation are present in

A

Calotropis

B

Neem

C

China rose

D

Alstonia

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In Alstonia, five or more leaves arises from each node, so it shows whorled phyllotaxy. The leaves are leathery, sessile, simple which are elliptical or ovate or wedge shaped at the base. It is used in traditional medicines.

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