Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Warmer regions
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Peanut
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Erdnuss
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Cacahuète
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Maní
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Arachid
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Peanut
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Genus
Arachis
Peltophorum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Peanut and Black Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Black Wattle? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Black Wattle. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Black Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Black Wattle has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and Black Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Black Wattle
Season and care of Peanut and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Black Wattle season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Black Wattle Physical Information
Peanut and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Black Wattle are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Black Wattle
Care of Peanut and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.