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pinto peanut

Arachis pintoi

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (India), North America (Costa Rica), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇿🇦 South Africa

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Arachis
Species
Arachis pintoi (pinto peanut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish maní forrajero perenne

Similar Species in Arachis

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Peanut
Arachis hypogaea
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Rhizoma peanut
Arachis glabrata
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pinto peanut?
The scientific name of pinto peanut is Arachis pintoi. It belongs to the genus Arachis.
Where does pinto peanut live?
pinto peanut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (India), North America (Costa Rica), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Madagascar, South Africa.
What family does pinto peanut belong to?
pinto peanut (Arachis pintoi) belongs to the genus Arachis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does pinto peanut belong to?
pinto peanut (Arachis pintoi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of pinto peanut?
The closest relatives of pinto peanut in the genus Arachis include Peanut, Rhizoma peanut.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Arachis — 3 Species

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Peanut
Arachis hypogaea
NE
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pinto peanut
Arachis pintoi
NE
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Rhizoma peanut
Arachis glabrata
NE
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