Hypoestes phyllostachya

Species category

Flower

Common name

polkadot-plant

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

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

  • Length 1.7–2 mm 
  • Width 1.5–1.6 mm 
  • Thickness 0.7–0.8 mm 

Color

Brown on a black background

Texture

GlandularGlandular:
The surface appearing to be covered with minute glands or spheres.

Other structures

RadicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
lobe protrudes outside ovalOval:
Broadly elliptic.
margin.

Identification notes

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
located at end of margin.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Acanthaceae

Valid name

Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker

 Hypoestes phyllostachya.  Glandular seeds with a radicle lobe that protrudes outside the oval margin. 
Hypoestes phyllostachya. Glandular seeds with a radicle lobe that protrudes outside the oval margin.