Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
194509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov. & W.C.Greg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes)8: 63 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193838

Common Names

  • Arachis retusa
  • Retusa peanut
  • Arachis hypogaea retusa

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Description

Arachis retusa (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 retusa 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 retusa 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 retusa 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 retusa

Arachis retusa is native to Brazil and Argentina.

Arachis retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachis retusa?

Arachis retusa

What is the common name of Arachis retusa?

Retusa peanut

What is the native range of Arachis retusa?

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

IPNI record: 318508-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001249602
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50150276: Originally associated with wfo-0001249602
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50150276: Originally associated with wfo-0001249602
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318508-2: Based on the initial data import