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

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 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

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  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.