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The phyllotaxy of Calotropis is best described as

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a

Opposite superposed

b

Verticellate

c

Opposite decussate

d

Alternate

answer is C.

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In Calotropis a pair of leaves at a node are perpendicular to pair of leaves at the next node. Hence the phyllotaxy of Calotropis is described as opposite decussate phyllotaxy. Verticellate phyllotaxy is nothing but whorled phyllotaxy. In Opposite superposed type successive pairs of leaves are superimposed on each other. 

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The phyllotaxy of Calotropis is best described as