Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Kigelia africana
Habitat
Warmer regions
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Poisonous when unripe
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Peanut
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Sausage Tree
In German
Erdnuss
Sausage Tree
In French
Cacahuète
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Maní
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Arachid
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Peanut
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Tecomeae
Properties of Peanut and Sausage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sausage Tree? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sausage Tree. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Peanut and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sausage Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Peanut and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Sausage Tree
Care of Peanut and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.