Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Simpson, Krapov. & Valls
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes)14: 56 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033878
Common Names
- Gregory's Peanut
- Gregory's Groundnut
- Gregory's Arachis
Description
Arachis gregoryi (also called Gregory's Groundnut, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a prostrate growth habit with small, yellow flowers and small, round, black fruits. It usually grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Arachis gregoryi is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arachis gregoryi has yellow flowers and its seeds are brown and flat. The seedlings have compound leaves with two to three pairs of leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Arachis gregoryi is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done through cuttings taken from the stems.
Where to Find Arachis gregoryi
Arachis gregoryi is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
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