Question

The vegetative part of bryophyllum is
A. Leaf
B. Stem
C. Root
D. none of the above

Answer 1

Hint:-
- Bryophyllum is a genus that belongs to the family Crassulaceae.
- They produce plantlets on their leaves or floral stems.
- Vegetative propagation is a type of propagation where a new plant develops from the vegetative plant parts like stem, leaf, root, etc without the process of fertilization.
- The new plants formed are called clones since they are identical to their parents.

Complete step-by-step solution:-
- In vegetative propagation, only one parent is involved.
- This parent is called the mother plant from where the daughter plants are formed.
- Since it involves the vegetative part in propagation, not the reproductive part it is termed as vegetative reproduction.
- The formed new plants can be separated from the mother and grown as the independent plant.
- Leaf- the vegetative reproduction through leaves involves the development of small plantlets on the margin of the leaves. The formed bud-like structure is reproductive in nature which will fall on the ground, germinate, and will be able to produce a new plant. Example-Bryophyllum
- Stem-vegetative reproduction through stem involves the development of new plants from the node of the stem. A bud-like projection is formed on the nodal region of the stem which will be later developed into the new plants. They are different types of stem propagation which includes- runner, stolon, offset etc.example-strawberry, Pistia
- Root -Some roots which are tuberous in nature can be propagated by a vegetative method when it is planted. The buds that are present on the roots will give rise to the leaves and then grow into a new plant. Example-Sweet Potato, Dahlia
The vegetative part of Bryophyllum is a leaf. The correct option is A

Note:- The leaf of Bryophyllum is thick and fleshy.
It has the presence of many groves like structures.
The buds are developed in these groves.
It is said to have some medicinal properties.
It is preferred as beneficial medicine for persons suffering from a kidney stone disease.