Dendrobium sp.

Species category

Flower

Common name

dendrobium

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

Linear; narrowly ellipticElliptic:
Outline of an ellipse; greatest width midway sloping to an equally pointed apex and base.

Size

  • Length 1–1.5 mm
  • Width 0.2–0.4 mm
  • Thickness 0.2–0.4 mm

Color

Light gray

Texture

Seed cover is a longitudinal net.

Other structures

Long appendages on both ends of the seed

Identification notes

Seed inside the net is linear.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Orchidaceae

Valid name

Dendrobium Sw.

 Dendrobium  sp. Seeds inside a linear net.
Dendrobium sp. Seeds inside a linear net.
 Dendrobium  sp. Full seeds with appendages on both ends.
Dendrobium sp. Full seeds with appendages on both ends.