Some structural aspects of crystalliferous cells of Cariniana integrifolia Ducke. (Lecythidaceae)

Authors

  • Paulo Cesar Botosso Centro de Pesquisas de Produtos Florestais (CPPF), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Manaus, AM.
  • José Wilson Meirelles Centro de Microscopia Eletrônica do Departamento de Patologia Tropical. Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Manaus, AM.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X25472

Abstract

According to the presence of crystalliferous cells in axial wood parenchyma of Tauari (Cariniana integrifolia Ducke, Lecythidaceae) na attempt was made to characterize these cells in relation to some patterns refered to other Lecythidaceous taxa. Observations at the transmission electron microscopy level revealed the presence of normal cross walls separating the individual crystalcontaining units. In this context, the structural configuration of these cells proved to be of some taxonomic significance in addition to their diagnostic value. The terminology of the crystalliferous cells (stricto sensu) is discussed.

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Published

1987-12-14

How to Cite

Botosso, P. C., & Meirelles, J. W. (1987). Some structural aspects of crystalliferous cells of Cariniana integrifolia Ducke. (Lecythidaceae). Ciência E Natura, 9(9), 121–128. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X25472