Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambacensis
ID:
188510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. Ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 201 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187839

Common Names

  • Amba Vigna
  • Amba Cowpea
  • Amba Winged Bean

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Synonyms

  • Vigna abyssinica Taub. [valid]
  • Vigna chiovendae Baker f. [valid]
  • Vigna micrantha Chiov. [illegitimate]

Description

Vigna ambacensis (also called Ambac 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 ambacensis 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 ambacensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna ambacensis 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 ambacensis

Vigna ambacensis is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Vigna ambacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna ambacensis?

Vigna ambacensis

What type of plant is Vigna ambacensis?

Vigna ambacensis is a shrub

Where is Vigna ambacensis found?

Vigna ambacensis 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