basipetal

adj. Botany
Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the apex downward toward the base.

basipetally ba·sip'e·tal·ly adv.

(bā-sĭp'ĭ-tl, -zĭp'-)
adj.

Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the apex downward toward the base.

Descending toward the base; developing in the direction of the base.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (botany) of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base
  Antonym: acropetal (meaning #1)

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