Arachis ipaensis

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Arachis ipaensis

Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Arachis
Species:
A. ipaensis
Binomial name
Arachis ipaensis

Arachis ipaensis is a herb in the Faboideae subfamily. It is endemic to Bolivia.[1] This plant is cited as gene sources for research in plant biology of peanut (Arachis hypogaea). Its genome has been sequenced.[2]

Arachis ipaensis is only known from its type locality, Ipa near Villamontes, where it was collected in 1977. It was growing on top of the cliffs of a gorge among bromeliads. Surveys in 1994–2013 failed to find any specimens. Nonetheless, it is conserved in several international gene banks.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Atahuachi, M.; Simon, M.F.; Valls, J.F.M.; Cadima, X.; Barlow, J. & Patiño, F. (2022) [errata version of 2022 assessment]. "Arachis ipaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T62757989A212755792. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. ^ Bertioli, David John; Cannon, Steven B; Froenicke, Lutz; Huang, Guodong; Farmer, Andrew D; et al. (22 February 2016). "The genome sequences of Arachis duranensis and Arachis ipaensis, the diploid ancestors of cultivated peanut". Nature Genetics. 48 (4): 438–446. doi:10.1038/ng.3517. hdl:2346/93664. PMID 26901068.