Prosopis calingastana

Species category

Weed

Common name

cusqui

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

Irregularly ovalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

  • Length 6.5–7.2 mm 
  • Width 4–5 mm 
  • Thickness 2–2.5 mm 

Color

Dark brown 

Texture

Rough Sides compressed

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is at the 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 calingastana .

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Prosopis calingastana Burkart

 Prosopis calingastana.  Rough seeds with compressed sides. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis calingastana. Rough seeds with compressed sides. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
 Prosopis calingastana.  Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Prosopis calingastana. Seeds in pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.