Neltuma articulata | SeedImages

Species category

Weed

Common name

velvet mesquite

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

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

Length 5–7 mm
Width 3–4 mm
Thickness 1.5–2 mm

Color

Dark brown

Texture

Smooth and dull

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 (see Prosopis articulata S. Watson)

Learn more about Neltuma articulata on ITP's Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules tool.

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Neltuma articulata (S.Watson) Britton and Rose

Synonyms

Prosopis articulata S. Watson
Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz var. velutina (Wooton) Standl.
Prosopis juliflora auct. non (Sw.) DC. p.p.
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. var. articulata (S. Watson) Wiggins
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. var. velutina (Wooton) Sarg.
Prosopis velutina Wooton

Neltuma articulata. True seeds with a circular line between the margin and center. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Neltuma articulata. True seeds with the hilum at the base, with a small lateral protrusion. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Neltuma articulata. Fruits. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.	Prosopis velutina. True seeds are in seed pods. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.
Neltuma articulata. Fruits. Photo by Julia Scher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ.