Tibouchina sp.

Species category

Weed

Common name

glorytree

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

Irregularly triangular

Size

  • Length 0.5–0.7 mm 
  • Width 0.2–0.3 mm 
  • Thickness 0.1–0.2 mm 

Color

Dark brown 

Texture

Concentric rows of tubercles cover surface

Other structures

Large hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
present on the lateral side of the base.

Identification notes

EmbryoEmbryo:
A rudimentary plant contained in a seed, usually consisting of a more or less differentiated axis and attached cotyledon(s).
has an angular fold at apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
of seed.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: Hawaii

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Melastomataceae

Valid name

Tibouchina Aubl.

 Tibouchina  sp. True seeds with an embryo that has an angular fold at the apex of the seed. 
Tibouchina sp. True seeds with an embryo that has an angular fold at the apex of the seed.