Comparison of floral morphology, flower production and pollen yield of Acacia mangium and A. auriculiformis.

Abstract

Despite the current extensive planting of Acacia mangium and the longer preference for A. auriculiformis in Malaysia, little is known about their floral morphology. This paper compares the floral morphology of the two species and estimates their flower production and pollen yield. Correlation of the structural and functional aspects of the floral morphology with the breeding system is also described.