Arachis glabrata
(Perennial Peanut)
(Rhizoma Peanut)
(Grassnut)
USDA Zone: 8B - 11
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Origin: Brazil; Tropical South America
Type: Tropical; Perennial

Typical Height: 6”-12”
(0.15-0.30mts)

Growth: Fast
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Low
Wind Tolerance: N/A
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Season: N/A
Flower Feature: N/A
Light Needs: High
Nutritional Needs: Low
Human Hazards: None
Family: Fabaceae
Propagation: Cuttings
Leaf Type: N/A
Texture: N/A
Environmental Issues: None

Typical sizes at the nursery:
1G

Typical planting distance:
6” O.C.
(0.15mts)

Common Uses: Groundcover; Road medians; Driveways; Parking lot islands; Golf courses; along berms
Category: Groundcovers

Notes: Suitable for xeriscaping

+ In this Photo:
Arachis glabrata
(Perennial Peanut)
Close up

All sizes are approximates
Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
May 2015
Cali
Colombia

Sources:
Landscape Plants for South Florida
A manual for gardeners, landscapers and homeowners.

Betrock’s
Plant Finder

Internet Sources:
http://www.tropicalforages.info/key/Forages/Media/Html/Arachis_glabrata.htm

http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/Gbase/data/Pf000007.HTM

http://southeastgarden.com/arachis.html