Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
174476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London18: 159 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173805

Common Names

  • Pusilla Arachis
  • Arachis Pusilla
  • Arachis Pusilla Tree

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Synonyms

  • Arachis sylvestris (A.Chev.) A.Chev. [valid]
  • Arachis hypogaea sylvestris A.Chev. [valid]

Description

Arachis pusilla (also called small arachis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.2–0.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachis pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arachis pusilla is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachis pusilla is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Arachis pusilla

Arachis pusilla is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Arachis pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachis pusilla?

Arachis pusilla

What is the common name of Arachis pusilla?

Dwarf Peanut

What type of plant is Arachis pusilla?

Herb

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