Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
175007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Handro

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo, n.s., f.m., 3: 179 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174336

Common Names

  • Arachis Peanut
  • Groundnut
  • Goober Pea

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Synonyms

  • Arachis marginata submarginata Hoehne [invalid]

Description

Arachis benthamii (also called Bentham's Peanut, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, yellow flowers, and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachis benthamii is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-stabilizing cover crop, and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachis benthamii has small, yellow flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachis benthamii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Arachis benthamii

Arachis benthamii is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and savannas. It is a perennial plant and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Arachis benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachis benthamii?

Arachis benthamii

What is the common name of Arachis benthamii?

Bentham's Peanut

What is the growth habit of Arachis benthamii?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

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