Abstract
AbstractA scanning electron microscope (SEM) study of leaf patterns in Calyptrochilum Kraenzl. was carried out in search of constant taxonomic characters. Calyptrochilum chrystyanum (Rchb.) Summerh. is characterized by a network of horizontal grooves, dome shaped micropapillae and a mass of soft wax, while C. emarginatum (Sw.) Schltr. is distinguished by the presence of densely overlapping conical and globular types of micropapillae. Sculpturing features in the genus are characteristic and therefore of utility in identifying even sterile specimens and fragments. An attempt is made to relate the observed surface patterns to distribution, ecology and habitat tolerance.
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