Contributions to the seed morphology and taxonomy of Justicia (Acanthaceae) from Thailand.
Resource type
Journal article
Date published
March 27, 2012
Abstract
Seed morphology provides some of the most important characters for species delimitation in (Acanthaceae). The seed morphology of 30 species from Thailand was studied using stereomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Variation was seen in size, color, and shape. The range in seed size is 0.71–4.52 mm in length and 0.74–4.48 mm in width. The color varies from pale to dark brown, pale yellow, yellowish red, or dark green. The shape varies from ovoid to ellipsoidal, orbicular, suborbicular, or heart‐shaped. Five different morphological types are proposed according to features of the testa. The seed morphology of each type is described, illustrated, and discussed according to its taxonomic significance. A key to identify the different types is also presented.
Funder
| Funder name | Awards |
Office of the Higher Education Commission, Thailand | “Strategic Scholarships for Frontier Research Network for the Joint Ph.D. Program Thai Doctoral degree” |
Journal title
Journal of Systematics and Evolution
Volume
50
Issue
2
Publisher
Wiley
Place of publication
UK
ISSN
1674-4918
eISSN
1759-6831
Date accepted
November 29, 2011
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