also: ひとくき
noun
one stem; a single stalk
Refers to a single stem or stalk of a plant, often used in botanical or poetic contexts. The reading いっけい is standard; ひとくき is rare.
一茎のバラが花瓶に生けてあった。
A single stem of a rose was arranged in the vase.
この植物は一茎に数輪の花をつける。
This plant bears several flowers on one stalk.
Compound of 一 (one) and 茎 (stem, stalk). The reading いっけい follows standard on'yomi, while ひとくき uses the native Japanese reading.