Definition of monopodium in English:
monopodium
nounPlural monopodia ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈpəʊdɪəmˌmänəˈpōdēəm
Botany A single continuous growth axis which extends at its apex and produces successive lateral shoots.
Compare with sympodium
Derivatives
adjective
Botany The main axis of each is a monopodial unbranched rhizome that grows plagiotropically, with little internode elongation, below the soil surface.
Example sentencesExamples
- As a walnut tree ages, the development pattern changes from monopodial to sympodial.
- An unusual monopodial plant, having erect slender stems with a few narrow leaves, the orchid Arundina gramini folia is originally from the forests of Asia.
- Ulmus pumila is a woody species with monopodial branching and alternate leaves.
- Rhynia is also a vascular plant, with somewhat monopodial branching to a height of about 18 cm.
adverb
Botany