Arachis pintoi
Caracolera
Arachis pintoi, commonly known as Pinto Peanut, is a versatile, low-growing perennial legume prized for its lush green foliage and vibrant yellow flowers. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it serves as an excellent groundcover, enhancing soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and providing a resilient, eco-friendly solution for erosion control.
- Scientific name: Arachis pintoi
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and is a member of the Fabaceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Arachis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arachis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Arachis pintoi, is known by various regional names across the globe, reflecting its widespread use and botanical characteristics. In Vietnam, it is commonly referred to as Cỏ đậu, while in Portuguese-speaking regions, it is known as Amendoim Forrageiro. It is identified as बदामे घाँस in Nepali, Kacang hias in Indonesian, and is called 遍地黄金 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Cỏ đậu | Wikidata |
| pt | Amendoim Forrageiro | Wikidata |
| ne | बदामे घाँस | Wikidata |
| id | Kacang hias | Wikidata |
| zh | 遍地黄金 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 遍地黄金 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 遍地黄金 | Wikidata |
| vi | Cỏ đậu phọng | Wikidata |
| es | Maniforrajero | Wikidata |
| es | Maní forrajero | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several diverse continents and oceanic regions. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence can be noted specifically in Sri Lanka. Moving across the Pacific, it is found in the North-Central region, particularly in Hawaii, as well as in Australia within Queensland. Its reach extends into the Americas, where it grows in Central America, specifically in Honduras. Finally, its habitat includes parts of Northern South America, such as Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arachis pintoi has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, Mg, P.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |