Question

Which one of the following plants does NOT propagate by epiphyllous buds?

• A. Oxalis
• B. Kalanchoe
• C. Bryophyllum
• D. Begonia

Hint:

Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe are standard textbook examples of plants showing vegetative propagation through epiphyllous buds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding epiphyllous buds.
Epiphyllous buds are adventitious buds that develop on the margins or surface of leaves and help in vegetative propagation.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Oxalis: Correct — Oxalis propagates mainly by underground structures like bulbs or rhizomes, not by epiphyllous buds.
(B) Kalanchoe: Incorrect — It propagates through epiphyllous buds formed along leaf margins.
(C) Bryophyllum: Incorrect — It is a classic example of propagation through epiphyllous buds on leaves.
(D) Begonia: Incorrect — Begonia can also propagate vegetatively through leaf buds.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The plant that does not propagate by epiphyllous buds is (A) Oxalis.