Arachis glabrata
Rhizoma Peanut
Also known as: Arachis glabrata f. typica Hoehne +2 more
- Arachis glabrata f. typica Hoehne
- Arachis glabrata var. membranifolia A.Chev.
- Arachis prostrata var. genuina Chodat & Hassl.
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Originating in South America, Arachis glabrata (commonly known as Rhizoma peanut) is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ghana, Kenya, Louisiana, Tanzania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms