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rhizoma peanut
Scientific Name: Arachis hagenbeckii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Rhizoma Peanut (Arachis glabrata)
Rhizoma peanut, scientifically known as Arachis glabrata, is a warm-season perennial legume with several common names, including rhizoma perennial peanut, perennial forage peanut, amendoim-bravo, and mendoim-do-campo-baixo. It is also sometimes referred to as Florida's alfalfa due to its high forage quality.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is often used as forage.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arachis glabrata Benth.
- Family: Belongs to the same genus as the common edible peanut, A. hypogaea.
- Synonyms: Arachis hagenbeckii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South America.
- Well-adapted to subtropical and tropical environments, particularly in Florida and the coastal plain region of the United States.
Ecological Role
- Used in grass-legume mixtures with grasses like bahiagrass.
- Considered an ecologically friendly groundcover for warm-weather landscapes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial, warm-season legume.
- Known for its persistent growth and high forage yield.
Cultivars
- Two commonly grown cultivars are Florigraze and Arbrook. Arbrook was selected from an accession introduced from Paraguay.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Can be grown in association with grasses like bahiagrass.
- Susceptible to Peanut Mottle.
Further Information
- University of Florida catalog record available.
- ResearchGate provides publications on no-till establishment.