Question

Bryophyllum can be reproduced by its
A) Stem
B) Leaves
C) Roots
D) Flower

Answer 1

The plant can reproduce either by sexual means of reproduction or the asexual means of reproduction. The asexual means of reproduction involves the propagation of the new plant from the existing plant body or parts like stems, leaves, and roots.

Complete answer:
The bryophyllum plant is the plant that is known for its asexual method of reproduction. In this, the plant reproduces using its leaves by the method of vegetative reproduction. The leaves of the plant are usually very broad and have notches on them. The cells present at the notches are undifferentiated cells. the undifferentiated cells divide and then give rise to the buds. As the meristematic activity gets resumed the buds produce plantlets. The notches help in giving rise to the buds. These buds then grow further and form a new plant. The buds are called epiphyllous buds. The buds grow and form leaves and roots when present in the parent plant leaf. When these buds grow, they detach themselves from the plant and then grow separately in the soil. The detachment from the parent plant occurs when the buds come in contact with the soil. The bryophyllum plant is an indoor and outdoor plant that can be grown easily at homes with proper care. The plant is known to be of great medicinal use in Ayurveda. It is used to treat earache, burns, ulcers, insect bites, and many more diseases.

So, the correct answer is option (B), ‘leaves’.

Note:
The plant reproduces by itself by producing small plantlets along the margin of the leaves. These margins consist of cells that divide rapidly to give rise to buds that grow to form the plantlets.