Pinto Peanut (Engl.)
Arachis pintoi Krapov. & W.C.Greg
Skincreeping herbaceous Height: 20-50 cm Leaves: leaflets are oblong-obovate that group into a tetrafoliate leaf Flowers: flowers on a short axillary raceme Fruits: terminal one-seeded pod develops undergound (1) with smmoth pericarp, covered with delicate hairs that retain the soil.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Appendicitis. Preparation: Boil the roots. Part used: Roots
Preparation
Boil the roots
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Cultivated for ornamental purposes
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Arachis pintoi Krapov. & W.C.Greg
- Local Name
- Pinto Peanut (Engl.)
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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