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Peanut

Arachis hypogaea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (бобовоцветные)

Species

Arachis hypogaea (Peanut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cocos

French cacahuète

German Erdnuß

Portuguese amendoim

Arabic ful sudane

Turkish Yerfistigi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peanut?

The scientific name of Peanut is Arachis hypogaea. It belongs to the genus Arachis.

Where does Peanut live?

Peanut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Algeria, Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).

What family does Peanut belong to?

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) belongs to the genus Arachis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Peanut belong to?

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Peanut?

The closest relatives of Peanut in the genus Arachis include pinto peanut, Rhizoma peanut.