Classification

A) Based on Morphology

a) Virginia type:

• The main stem itself bears no inflorescence directly, but a pair of reproductive and vegetative branches alternate on the lateral branches from the main stem.

b) Spanish-Valencia type:

• The main stem bears inflorescence, vegetative and reproductive branches occur in sequence.

B) According to Waldron

a) Erect or bunch type:

• Including Arachis hypogaea ssp. fastiglata

b) Trailing or spreading type:

• including Arachis hypogaea ssp. Procumbens

C) Based on habit of growth, testa color, size, and other pod and leaf characteristics

1. Arachis hypogaea var Oleifera
2. Arachis hypogaea var Nambyquare
3. Arachis hypogaea var Rasterio
4. Arachis hypogaea var Asiatica
5. Arachis hypogaea var Gigantea