What is another word for apical placentation?
Pronunciation: [ˈapɪkə͡l pləsɪntˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Apical placentation refers to the condition where the ovule of the flower is united with the apex of the ovary. This type of placentation is typically found in flowers with a single ovary and a free central placenta. Some synonyms for apical placentation include marginal placentation, parietal placentation, apico-lateral or axile placentation. Marginal placentation is where the placenta is attached to the margin of the ovary, while parietal placentation is where the placenta is attached to the inner surface of the ovary. Apico-lateral placentation is found in flowers where the ovules are attached to both the apex and sides of the ovary. Axile placentation is where the ovules are attached to a central axis, which is formed by the fusion of the carpels.
