Paropsia vareciformis (Griff.) Mast.

Lagrange, Flavien, Martínez, Camila & Rio, Cédric Del, 2024, Seed morphology of the paleotropical tribe Paropsieae (Passifloraceae, Malpighiales), and paleobotanical implications, European Journal of Taxonomy 943, pp. 1-23 : 14

Paropsia vareciformis (Griff.) Mast.

Fig. 5M–P

Material examined

MALAYSIA • Lumut , Hutan Simpan Segari Melintang; 10 Jan. 1990; H. Schaller & L.E. Teo 3826; P [ P05538484 ] !.

Seed description

Seeds compressed, 7.3 mm long, 6.4 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick, curved cordate. The surface is coarsely reticulate and light cream, with 5.37 reticulations per mm 2. The reticulations have an average diameter of 411 µm and a depth of 164 µm. The margin is striate with a lateral fold. The apex has a prominent appendage. The base is obtuse and truncate. The palisade seed coat is 228 µm thick.

Figures

Fig. 5. Seeds of the genus Paropsia Noronha ex Thouars. A–D. Paropsia humblotii H.Perrier (Ragauaparany 8040; P04766828). E–H. Paropsia madagascariensis H.Perrier (R. Bernard 120; P04766852). I–L. Paropsia obscura O.Hoffm (Madiomanana et al. 108; P05470672). M–P. Paropsia vareciformis (Griff.) Mast. (H. Schaller & L.E. Teo 3826; P05538484). A, E, I, M. Face view. B, F, J, N. Side view. C, G, K, O. Second face view. D, H, L, P. Basal view. Scale bar = 5 mm.