Definition of Distichous. Meaning of Distichous. Synonyms of Distichous

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Definition of Distichous

Distichous
Distich Dis"tich, Distichous Dis"tich*ous, a. [Gr. ?. See Distich, n.] Disposed in two vertical rows; two-ranked.

Meaning of Distichous from wikipedia

- (spiral) pattern, each leaf arises at a different point (node) on the stem. Distichous phyllotaxis, also called "two-ranked leaf arrangement" is a special case...
- succulent "tongue-shaped" leaves. These are either in two opposite ranks (distichous), or in various distinctive spiral arrangements. Their inflorescence is...
- of orchid and pendant growing epiphyte. It is known by the common name distichous gastrochilus. It is found in Himalayas of India, Nepal, Bhutan, ****am...
- tuberculate. G. carinata var. retusa: (to the north-west near Worcester) Leaves distichous, oblong and strap-shaped rather than keeled, and erect-spreading. Each...
- whorled, but not actually so. Rosulate Leaves form a rosette. Rows The term distichous literally means two rows. Leaves in this arrangement may be alternate...
- the leaves are attached. Gr**** leaves are nearly always alternate and distichous (in one plane), and have parallel veins.: 11  Each leaf is differentiated...
- long petioles, in a distinctive fan shape aligned in a single plane (distichous). The large white flowers are structurally similar to those of its relatives...
- leaf. 2.  Arranged on opposite sides, e.g. leaves on a stem; Compare distichous and opposite. 3.  Bilaterally symmetrical, as in a leaf with a symmetrical...
- characterized by cespitose growth, a ramicaul of 8–11 cm in length covered by 8–9 distichous sheaths, and an ovate leaf 4–5 cm long, 2.5–3 cm wide. It produces a single...
- a stipe ( = pollinium stalk). The ovary is unilocular. The leaves are distichous or spiraling, growing on thickened stems. The Epidendroideae are difficult...