Prosopis kuntzei

Species category

Weed

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

ObovateObovate:
Inverted egg shaped with apical end the broadest.

Size

  • Length 8–9 mm
  • Width 5–6 mm
  • Thickness 2–2.3 mm

Color

Reddish-brown and yellow

Texture

Smooth with radial lines

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at base with a small lateral protrusion.

Identification notes

Circular line between the margin and center.

Noxious weed seed categories

Federal

Learn more on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool, listed under Neltuma kuntzei.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis kuntzei Harms ex Hassl.

 Prosopis kuntzei.  Reddish-brown and yellow seeds. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis kuntzei. Reddish-brown and yellow seeds. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis kuntzei.  Hilum at base. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis kuntzei. Hilum at base. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis kuntzei.  Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis kuntzei. Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis kuntzei.  Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis kuntzei. Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.