The Embryology of Miconia cabucu (Melastomataceae)

Abstract

This paper presents an embryological study of Miconia cabucu Hoehne. This species from the Tropical Atlantic Rain Forest occurs and reproduces in disturbed areas such as treefall gaps. The species agrees well with other Myrtales in its basic embryological characteristics, but displays some distinctive featurees : uninucleate anther tapetum cells, and the presence of a funicular obturator. These features may be useful for establishing boundaries between the Melastomataceae and other Myrtales.