Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
175059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Handro

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo, n.s., f.m., 3: 180 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174388

Common Names

  • Arachis repens
  • Groundnut
  • Peanut

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Description

Arachis repens (also called Wild Peanut, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Arachis repens is used as a cover crop, forage crop, and as a source of oil and protein. It is also used as a green manure crop and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachis repens has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in the center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons. They have a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachis repens can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arachis repens

Arachis repens is native to tropical and subtropical South America.

Arachis repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachis repens?

Arachis repens

What is the common name of Arachis repens?

Creeping Peanut

What is the family of Arachis repens?

Fabaceae

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