Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Maréchal
Source:
ildis
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg.39: 160 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187831
Common Names
- Aconitifolia Vigna
- Aconitifolia Pea
- Aconitifolia Wild Sensitive Plant
Synonyms
- Phaseolus aconitifolius Jacq. [valid]
- Phaseolus palmatus Forssk. [valid]
- Dolichos dissectus Lam. [valid]
- Vigna aconitifolius (Jacq.) Marechal [unknown]
- Vigna aridicola N.Tomooka & Maxted [valid]
- Dolichos palmatus Forssk. ex Steud. [invalid]
- Glycine triloba Burm.f. [valid]
Description
Vigna aconitifolia (also called Aconite-leaved Vigna, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna aconitifolia is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna aconitifolia has white flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna aconitifolia is a hardy, evergreen vine that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before planting.
Where to Find Vigna aconitifolia
Vigna aconitifolia is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Vigna aconitifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna aconitifolia?
Vigna aconitifolia
What type of plant is Vigna aconitifolia?
Vigna aconitifolia is a shrub
Where is Vigna aconitifolia found?
Vigna aconitifolia is found in Australia
Species in the Vigna genus
Vigna lasiocarpa,
Vigna halophila,
Vigna nyangensis,
Vigna radiata,
Vigna marina,
Vigna glabrescens,
Vigna aconitifolia,
Vigna ambacensis,
Vigna pubigera,
Vigna angularis,
Vigna antunesii,
Vigna bequaertii,
Vigna comosa,
Vigna debanensis,
Vigna lanceolata,
Vigna dolomitica,
Vigna filicaulis,
Vigna fischeri,
Vigna friesiorum,
Vigna frutescens,
Vigna gazensis,
Vigna gracilis,
Vigna haumaniana,
Vigna heterophylla,
Vigna hosei,
Vigna jaegeri,
Vigna juncea,
Vigna juruana,
Vigna kirkii,
Vigna laurentii,
Vigna lobatifolia,
Vigna longifolia,
Vigna longissima,
Vigna luteola,
Vigna membranacea,
Vigna mendesii,
Vigna mildbraedii,
Vigna monophylla,
Vigna multinervis,
Vigna mungo,
Vigna nervosa,
Vigna nigritia,
Vigna nuda,
Vigna oblongifolia,
Vigna parkeri,
Vigna phoenix,
Vigna platyloba,
Vigna procera,
Vigna pygmaea,
Vigna radicans,
Species in the Fabaceae family