Peanut

(Arachis hypogaea)

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Arachis hypogaea, commonly known as Peanut, is an annual herbaceous plant originally native to open grasslands and savannahs in South America, particularly Brazil. It typically grows 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 in) tall. The plant features showy flowers that are 1 to 1.5 cm (3⁄8 to 5⁄8 in) across, with a yellowish-orange hue and reddish veining. Peanuts are notable for their unique reproductive process, where the flower stalk elongates and bends to the ground, burying the fertilized ovaries, which then mature into peanuts underground.

Peanuts are cultivated for their edible seeds and are valued for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing soil fertility and making them an excellent choice for crop rotations. They thrive in light, sandy loam soils with a pH of 5.9–7 and require warm weather throughout the growing season. While they can grow with minimal water, optimal yields are achieved with at least 500 mm (20 in) of rainfall or equivalent irrigation. Harvest times can vary from 90 to 130 days after planting, depending on the cultivar and growing conditions. Peanuts are commonly grown in full sun and can tolerate a range of soil drainage conditions. They are susceptible to various diseases, including leaf spot and root rot, and pests such as the peanut worm and aphids. High temperatures and drought are the main yield-limiting factors in semi-arid regions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 0.8-1.5 feet
Width: 0.8-1.5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Originally native to open grasslands and savannahs in South America, particularly Brazil

Other Names

Common Names: Goober, Groundnut, Earthnut, Ground Nut, Monkeynut, Ful Sudane, Erfyndygy, Erdnuß, Cocos, Cacahuete

Scientific Names: , Arachis hypogaea, Arachis hypogaea var. vulgaris, Arachis hypogaea var. peruviana, Arachis hypogaea var. aequatoriana, Arachis hypogaea var. hirsuta, Arachis hypogaea subsp. fastigiata, Arachis nambyquarae, Arachis hypogaea subsp. nambyquarae, Arachidna hypogaea

GBIF Accepted Name: Arachis hypogaea L.