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Which of the following shows whorled phyllotaxy?

1. Calotropis
2. Mustard
3. China rose
4. Alstonia

Correct answer: Alstonia

Solution

Alstonia shows whorled phyllotaxy because multiple leaves arise from the same node in a circular arrangement. The other options have different leaf arrangements: Calotropis is opposite, while Mustard and China rose are alternate.

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