Research Article | Published: 01 June 2000

Flowering Phenology and Floral Success in Monocarpic Barleria involucrate var. Elata

Rani M. Krishnan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 178-185 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-4MHJF9 | Cite this article

Abstract

The flowering phenology and floral success of the monocarpic understorey shrub species Barleria involucrate var. elata (Acanthaceae) in a medium elevation evergreen forest in southern Western Ghats was examined. No proximate environmental cues could be identified in this study for flowering initiation. Peak flowering was observed in December. Floral predation was ow and predators tracked floral availability. Early flowering individuals suffered greater floral predation Floral success was influenced by floral display, visitation rates and pollen load deposited on stigmas. With the onset of synchronous flowering decreased floral predation and increased fruit set was observed. Plant size influenced the relative reproductive success of individuals.

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Krishnan, R.M., 2000. Flowering Phenology and Floral Success in Monocarpic Barleria involucrate var. Elata. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(2), pp.178-185. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-4MHJF9

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