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Arachis villosa

Scientific Name: Arachis villosa

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Arachis villosa

Arachis villosa, also known as arachis, is a perennial herb native to Argentina and Paraguay. It belongs to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family and is sometimes referred to by its synonym, Arachis villosa Benth. var. correntina Burkart.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a prostrate plant, it may be easily accessible to pets.
  • It has rhizomes, which might be of interest to digging pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arachis villosa Benth.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Arachis villosa Benth. var. correntina Burkart, Arachis diogoi (Hoehne) A.Chev. is a synonymous homotypic name for Arachis villosa subsp. diogoi . (Hoehne) A.Chev.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Argentina and Paraguay.
  • Inhabits dunes and sandy grounds.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial, summer-growing herb.
  • Prostrate growth habit.
  • Possesses rhizomes.
  • Slow-growing and self-pollinating.

Genetic Information

  • Diploid chromosome number (2n) is 20 (2n=2x=20).
  • Cited as a gene source, and a secondary genetic relative of the peanut.
  • Useful for breeding programs of cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Arachis villosa produced almost twice the dry matter when inoculated with bradyrhizobial strains (NC92 and M30) compared to Arachis stenosperrnu.
  • Lagria villosa (caterpillars) have been observed in live cover consisting of Arachis pintoi, suggesting potential interactions within cover cropping systems.

Further Information

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
  • ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium (New York Botanical Garden)
  • ResearchGate