Learn about the comparison among Bentham and Hooker, Engler and Prantl, and Hutchinson systems of plant classification. Comparison # Bentham and Hooker: 1. It is a natural system and mostly used for practical purposes. 2. It is based on A.P de Candolle's system (1818). 3. Classification is based on single and mostly artificial characters; so closely allied families are separated [...]
Learn about the comparison between Acanthaceae and Lamiaceae. Comparison # Acanthaceae: 1. Habit-Herbs or shrubs with swollen nodes. 2. Leaves-Opposite decussate and simple. Cystolith generally present. 3. Inflorescence-Spike or cymose, Bracts and bracteoles prominent. 4. Flower-Zygomorphic, hermaphrodite and hypogynous. 5. Calyx- Sepals 5, gamosepalous, unequal in size. 6. Corolla- Petals 5, gamopetalous, personate. 7. Androecium- Stamens 2 or 2+2 epipetalous. [...]
Learn about the comparison between Urticaceae and Moraceae. Comparison # Urticaceae: 1. Plant- Usually herbs without latex. 2. Cystolith-Present 3. Flower-Unisexual and hypogynous. 4. Androecium-4-5, filaments incurved in bud, anthers explosive. 5. Gynoecium-1, ovary unilocular, superior; style 1. 6. Ovule-Orthotropous. 7. Seed-Endospermic. 8. Embryo-Straight. Comparison # Moraceae: 1. Plant- Trees or shrubs with latex. 2. Cystolith-Absent. 3. Flower-Unisexual, hypo-to epigynous. [...]