In this article we will discuss about Gnetales. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Taxonomic Arrangements of Gnetales 2. General Characteristics of Gnetales 3. Classification. Taxonomic Arrangements of Gnetales: Foster and Gifford (1959) described Gnetales as "a small group of gymnosperm-like plants" while Maheshwari and Vasil (1961) Mentioned that " the order Gnetales, formerly included three genera, [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference among Gnetum, Ephedra and Welwitschia. Difference # Gnetum 1. Distribution of gnetum in restricted to tropical or subtropical and humid regions of several countries of the world. 2. Habit of gnetum is most of the species are lianes or trees and only a few are shrubs and trees. 3. Leaves of [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between Ephedra and Gnetum. 1. Ephedra occurs in warm dry regions as well as at high altitudes while Gnetum occurs in humid tropical and subtropical regions. 2. Ephedra plants are generally small and bushy while species of Gnetum are either trees or lianes. 3. Ephedra leaves are small and scaly with [...]