Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
batizocoi
ID:
194507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov. & W.C.Greg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes)3: 129 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193836

Common Names

  • Arachis batizocoi
  • Batizocoi peanut
  • Arachis hypogaea batizocoi

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Description

Arachis batizocoi (also called Peanut, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Arachis batizocoi is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil cover crop, and as a source of edible oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arachis batizocoi is yellow in color and has a typical pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachis batizocoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Arachis batizocoi

Arachis batizocoi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Arachis batizocoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachis batizocoi?

Arachis batizocoi

What is the common name of Arachis batizocoi?

Batizocoi peanut

What is the native range of Arachis batizocoi?

South America

Species in the Arachis genus

Arachis guaranitica, Arachis helodes, Arachis lutescens, Arachis martii, Arachis monticola, Arachis paraguariensis, Arachis marginata, Arachis prostrata, Arachis pusilla, Arachis tuberosa, Arachis villosa, Arachis benthamii, Arachis diogoi, Arachis glabrata, Arachis hypogaea, Arachis repens, Arachis villosulicarpa, Arachis brevipetiolata, Arachis oteroi, Arachis hatschbachii, Arachis cryptopotamica, Arachis major, Arachis douradiana, Arachis gracilis, Arachis hermannii, Arachis archeri, Arachis stenophylla, Arachis setinervosa, Arachis macedoi, Arachis burchellii, Arachis pietrarellii, Arachis triseminata, Arachis giacomettii, Arachis dardani, Arachis pintoi, Arachis lignosa, Arachis kretschmeri, Arachis rigonii, Arachis chiquitana, Arachis matiensis, Arachis appressipila, Arachis vallsii, Arachis subcoriacea, Arachis burkartii, Arachis pseudovillosa, Arachis glandulifera, Arachis magna, Arachis ipaensis, Arachis valida, Arachis williamsii,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Antonio Krapovickas (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapov.' in the authors string.
Walton Carlyle Gregory (1910-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Greg.' in the authors string.