Arachis diogoi
Hoehne
Fabaceae Edible: Seeds?
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArachis diogoi (syn. Arachis chacoense Krapov. & W.Gregory, Arachis villosa Benth. subsp. diogoi (Hoehne) A.Chev.) is a perennial herb found in Africa, Indian Ocean and South America. This plant is cited as gene sources for research in plant biology of peanut (Arachis hypogaea).
Description
A herbaceous legume from the bean family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
Seeds are potentially edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Arachis chacoense Krapov. & W. C. Greg.Arachis villosa subsp. diogoi (Hoehne) A. Chev.
References (1)
- Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
