Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
1515397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seijo, Atahuachi, C.E.Simpson & Krapov.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes)30: 170 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002990



Common Names

  • Arachis inflata
  • Inflata Arachis
  • Arachis Inflata


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Description

Arachis inflata (also called Inflated Peanut, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arachis inflata is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a cover crop to protect soil from erosion. It is also used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of oil and protein for human consumption.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachis inflata has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachis inflata is an annual plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Arachis inflata

Arachis inflata is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Arachis inflata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachis inflata?

Arachis inflata

What is the common name of Arachis inflata?

Peanut Vetch

What is the family of Arachis inflata?

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