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Commelina coelestis

Species category

Flower

Common name

commelina

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

Triangular, very irregular

Size

  • Length 2.5–3.5 mm
  • Width 2–2.1 mm
  • Thickness 1.6–1.8 mm

Color

Dark brown to black

Texture

GranularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
 on the side is irregular.

Identification notes

The rib is short and on the side of the seed.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Commelinaceae

Valid name

Commelina coelestis Willd.

Commelina coelestis. Granular seeds with a short rib on the side. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Commelina coelestis. Granular seeds with a short rib on the side. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Commelina coelestis. Granular seeds with an irregular hilum on the side. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Commelina coelestis. Granular seeds with an irregular hilum on the side. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.