Definition of Phytomelan. Meaning of Phytomelan. Synonyms of Phytomelan

- Phytomelanin (phytomelan) is a black, inert, organic material that forms a crust-like covering of some seeds, commonly found in Asparagales and Asteraceae...
- have a dark, crust-like (crustose) outer layer containing the pigment phytomelan. However, some species with hairy seeds (e.g. Eriospermum, family Asparagaceae...
- is also a distinguishing feature from Asparagales, where it is rare. Phytomelan is completely absent in Liliales seed coats, unlike Asparagales, which...
- ribs. Within it, each locule contains many seeds with a black coat of phytomelan. The species is polyploid (having more than two sets of chromosomes)....
- Traditionally, in botany the term division has been used instead of phylum. phytomelan A black, inert, organic material that forms a crust-like covering of some...
- order is the presence of phytomelan (phytomelanin), a black pigment present in the seed coat, creating a dark crust. Phytomelan is found in most families...
- shiny, black seeds which are coated in a charcoal-like substance called phytomelan. The latter may serve to protect the seeds from the digestive process...
- globular to flattened, and occasionally aril. The seed coat usually contains phytomelan (phytomelanin), one of the defining characteristics of the order, a black...
- embryo can be straight or slightly curved. Membranous testa do not have phytomelan. The Cronquist system of 1981 placed the family in order Najadales of...
- superior and trilocular. Fruit a loculicidal capsule. Seed covered with phytomelan. For most of the 19th and 20th centuries, when the group was recognized...