Macrotyloma geocarpum
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Macrotyloma geocarpum is also known as the ground bean, geocarpa groundnut, Hausa groundnut, or Kersting's groundnut. In French, it is often called la lentille de terre. M. geocarpum is an herbaceous annual plant and a crop of minor economic importance in sub-Saharan Africa, tolerant of drought, with a growth habit similar to that of the peanut.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 1,457 kJ (348 kcal) |
66.6 g | |
Sugars | g |
Dietary fiber | 5.5 g |
1.1 g | |
Saturated | g |
Monounsaturated | g |
Polyunsaturated | g |
19.4 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Thiamine (B1) | 63% 0.76 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | 15% 0.19 mg |
Niacin (B3) | 14% 2.3 mg |
Vitamin C | 0% 0.0 mg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 8% 103 mg |
Iron | 83% 15 mg |
Phosphorus | 31% 392 mg |
Potassium | 11% 332 mg |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] |
This article possibly contains original research. (August 2021) |
This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (March 2013) |
Macrotyloma geocarpum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Macrotyloma |
Species: | M. geocarpum |
Binomial name | |
Macrotyloma geocarpum | |
Synonyms | |
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M. geocarpum is a pulse belonging to the legume family. It is primarily produced in western Africa, specifically in Benin and surrounding regions. It can provide nutrition, income, and the ability to alleviate hunger given the further production and enhancement of current practices.
Yields reach 500 kg/ha (450 lb/acre) in dry seed.[3]