The morphology and anatomy of the seeds of Dictyoloma vandellianum Adr. Juss.were described and illustrated, emphasizing the seed coat and development. The seeds are kidney-shaped, copper-colored, winged, mesotestal, exarillate and albuminous (protein storage). The embryo is dominant, axial, curved, white with fleshy cotyledons containing protein grain storage and has long hipocotyl-radicule axis and small plumule.
forestry specie; morphological and anatomical studies
