Creeping peanut - Arachis repens (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Creeping peanut

Creeping peanut is a low-growing, sprawling perennial with a knack for colonizing open sandy soils. Its oval, hairy leaves and yellow, pea-like flowers are characteristic, showing its kinship with the peanut. Favoring a warm climate, creeping peanut's creeping stems root at the nodes, allowing it to spread effectively across its preferred habitat.

Scientific classification

Species

Creeping peanut (Arachis repens)

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Creeping peanut

Distribution of Creeping peanut

Distribution Map

Creeping peanut is a plant species originally native to parts of South America. Over time, this plant has expanded its range to include certain areas within the continents of South America and Africa, where it has been introduced. Its growth is not constrained to its native realm, as it adapts to new suitable environments.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Care Guide for Creeping peanut

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Creeping peanut thrives in humid environments and prefers consistent moisture, requiring weekly watering. While resilient to brief dry spells, it benefits from stable moisture year-round, especially outdoors, to mimic its natural tropical conditions.

Pruning: Creeping peanut is a mat-forming plant with bright yellow flowers, perfect for ground cover. Prune in early spring to enhance growth and flowering. Use clean tools and trim lightly to maintain shape. Pruning post-frost aids recovery, promoting denser foliage and pest resistance.

Propagation: Creeping peanut is a low-growing legume effective as ornamental ground cover and erosion control. Propagate by sowing in well-drained, fertile soil at the recommended depth. Ensure good seed-soil contact, and maintain moisture without waterlogging for successful germination and growth.

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