Herb latin name: Hog Peanut,Hog Peanut Extract

Latin name: Amphicarpaea pitcheri

Synonyms: Amphicarpaea bracteata comosa, Falcata pitcheriAmphicarpaea bracteata comosa, Falcata pitcheri

Family: Leguminosae

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Rich, often calcareous or alluvial soils. Moist thickets. Propagation of Hog Peanut: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Rich, often calcareous or alluvial soils. Moist thickets.

Propagation of Hog Peanut: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring in a semi-shaded position in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out in late spring or early summer. Division. We have been unable to divide this plant because it only makes a small taproot. However, many of the seeds are produced under the ground and these can be harvested like tubers and potted up to make more plants.

Cultivation of the herb: Rich, often calcareous or alluvial soils. Moist thickets.

Medicinal use of Hog Peanut: None known

Known hazards of Amphicarpaea pitcheri: None known

Herb latin name: Hog Peanut,Hog Peanut Extract

Latin name: Amphicarpaea pitcheri

Synonyms: Amphicarpaea bracteata comosa, Falcata pitcheriAmphicarpaea bracteata comosa, Falcata pitcheri

Family: Leguminosae

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Rich, often calcareous or alluvial soils. Moist thickets. Propagation of Hog Peanut: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Rich, often calcareous or alluvial soils. Moist thickets.

Propagation of Hog Peanut: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring in a semi-shaded position in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out in late spring or early summer. Division. We have been unable to divide this plant because it only makes a small taproot. However, many of the seeds are produced under the ground and these can be harvested like tubers and potted up to make more plants.

Cultivation of the herb: Rich, often calcareous or alluvial soils. Moist thickets.

Medicinal use of Hog Peanut: None known

Known hazards of Amphicarpaea pitcheri: None known