Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardenasii
ID:
194500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov. & W.C.Greg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes)8: 139 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193829



Common Names

  • Arachis cardenasii
  • Cardenasii peanut
  • Arachis hypogaea cardenasii


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Description

Arachis cardenasii (also called Cardenas' peanut, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to South America. It is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachis cardenasii has yellow flowers with a single keel petal and two wings. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachis cardenasii 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 cardenasii

Arachis cardenasii is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Arachis cardenasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachis cardenasii?

Arachis cardenasii

What is the common name of Arachis cardenasii?

Cardenas' peanut

What is the native range of Arachis cardenasii?

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.