Topophysis is defined as the effect of the position of the propagule on the plant upon the type of vegetative growth subsequently shown by the vegetative progeny.
For certain plant species, cuttings taken from upright shoots will produce plants with upright growth.
Conversely, plants produced from cuttings or scions taken from lateral shoots will grow horizontally.
Cuttings taken from lateral branches of Podocarpus continue to grow horizontally while those from upright stems grow upright.
