Aroideae
Encyclopedia
Aroideae is a subfamily of flowering plants in the Araceae
family. It is the largest subfamily in Araceae
and consists of about 72 different genera
. Plants in Aroideae are characteristic of having spiny pollen without a sporopollenin
outer exine layer and an aperature.
Araceae
Araceae are a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix. The spadix is usually accompanied by, and sometimes partially enclosed in, a spathe or leaf-like bract. Also known as the Arum family, members are often colloquially...
family. It is the largest subfamily in Araceae
Araceae
Araceae are a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix. The spadix is usually accompanied by, and sometimes partially enclosed in, a spathe or leaf-like bract. Also known as the Arum family, members are often colloquially...
and consists of about 72 different genera
Genera
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. Plants in Aroideae are characteristic of having spiny pollen without a sporopollenin
Sporopollenin
thumb|right|270px|[[Scanning electron microscope|SEM]] image of pollen grainsSporopollenin is a major component of the tough outer walls of spores and pollen grains. It is chemically very stable and is usually well preserved in soils and sediments...
outer exine layer and an aperature.