
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Wang, Yin-Zheng 
T1  - Ovary structure of the genus <emph type="2">Gyrogyne</emph> (Gesneriaceae, Epithemateae)
JF  - Australian Systematic Botany
JO  - Aust. Systematic Bot.
Y1  - 2003
VL  - 16
IS  - 5
SP  - 629
EP  - 632
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/SB03004 
N2  - The anatomical re-investigation of the ovary in the holotype of Gyrogyne subaequifolia W.T.Wang is carried out in order to clarify the ovarian structure of the genus Gyrogyne W.T.Wang (Gesneriaceae), a seemingly unusual ovarian structure according to its original description. The present anatomical re-investigation reveals that the ovary is, in fact, bilocular with a swollen axile placenta in the centre, that is, the median area of the membranous septum. The ovarian structure of G. subaequifolia shows, thus, a common feature frequently observed in the ovaries of Gesneriaceae rather than a unique ovarian characteristic that contributes to the family Gesneriaceae. The systematic placement of Gyrogyne and the relationship between Gyrogyne and allies are discussed. 
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