Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Ohwi & H.Ohashi
Source:
ildis
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.44: 29 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187878
Common Names
- Angular Vigna
- Oriental Bean
- Coffee Bean
Synonyms
- Phaseolus angularis (Willd.) W.Wight [valid]
- Azukia angularis (Willd.) Ohwi [valid]
- Vigna angularis angularis [unknown]
- Dolichos angularis Willd. [valid]
- Vigna angularis nipponensis (Ohwi) Ohwi & H.Ohashi [unknown]
- Azukia angularis nipponensis (Ohwi) Ohwi [unknown]
- Phaseolus nipponensis Ohwi [valid]
- Phaseolus atsuki Siebold [invalid]
- Dolichos angulatus Willd. [valid]
Description
Vigna angularis (also called Angular Cowpea, among many other common names) is an erect shrub up to 2 m high. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heath or shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna angularis is used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna angularis has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna angularis is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.
Where to Find Vigna angularis
Vigna angularis is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Eritrea.
Vigna angularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna angularis?
Vigna angularis
What type of plant is Vigna angularis?
Herb
Where is Vigna angularis found?
Africa
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