FIG 2 - Laticifer development and its growth mode in Allamanda blanchetii A. DC. (Apocynaceae)
Structure and distribution of articulated anastomosing laticifers in the shoots of Allamanda blanchetii. (A) Midrib of the leaf in transversal view. (B) Leaf blade in longitudinal view. (C) Transversal view of cortex and pith of stem, laticifers near the phloem. (D) Longitudinal view of a network of laticifers. (E) Colleter. Abbreviations: c ¼ cortex, p ¼ pith, ph ¼ phloem. Arrowhead ¼ laticifer, asterisk ¼ fusion of laticifers.