Leaves with translucent gland dots (visible when held up to light)

The following is a list of native or naturalised species which, at least some of the time, possess this spot-character.

These pellucid glands usually occur throughout the lamina and may be seen by looking through the leaf while holding it against a bright light source.

FamilySpeciesComment
Euphorbiaceae Mallotus oppositifolius var. oppositifolius
Euphorbiaceae Neoboutonia macrocalyx Stated to be gland-dotted in FZ
Monimiaceae Xymalos monospora
Rutaceae Clausena anisata
Number of species: 4




Flora of the Democratic Republic of Congo: List of species with each spot-character: Leaves with translucent gland dots (visible when held up to light).
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/species-spot-display.php?species_id=719, retrieved 10 October 2024

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