Fifty years have passed since the first descriptions of the “floral oil syndrome” by Stefan
Vogel. Over those past decades, substantial knowledge was obtained mainly on the …

The species of the family Malpighiaceae are mainly diversified in the Neotropical Region as
a consequence of a specialized pollination system. Due to the production of floral oils as a …

Melastomataceae stand out for their great variability of stamen traits. Most species in the
family rely on pollen as the sole reward for pollinators and adaptations associated with this …

Plant-pollinator interactions are generally mutualistic, but if one of the partners can get
rewards without providing any services in return, these interactions become antagonistic. In …

Variations among stamens and styles are widespread in angiosperms. In both heteranthery
and heterostyly, variation in styles and stamens is considered an outcome of selective forces …

The androecium of Melastomataceae presents notable modifications in its merosity,
morphology between whorls and in prolonged connectives and appendages. We carried out …

The floral aroma, sometimes known as an incorporeal gift of flowers, is one of the primary
ornamental features of plants. Flowers of genus Tilia are fragrant and have great value for …