Arachis cruziana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Krapov. & al.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193837
Common Names
- Arachis cruziana
- Cruziana peanut
- Arachis hypogaea cruziana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arachis cruziana (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 cruziana 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 cruziana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arachis cruziana 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 cruziana
Arachis cruziana is native to Brazil.
Arachis cruziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arachis cruziana?
Arachis cruziana
What is the common name of Arachis cruziana?
Cruziana peanut
What is the native range of Arachis cruziana?
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318536-2: Based on the initial data import