Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antunesii
ID:
188580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.30: 92 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187909

Common Names

  • Vigna antunesii
  • Antunesii
  • Antunesii Vigna

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Synonyms

  • Vigna ringoetii (De Wild.) De Wild. [valid]
  • Vigna hundtii Rossberg [valid]
  • Liebrechtsia ringoetii De Wild. [valid]

Description

Vigna antunesii (also called 'Antunes' Vigna' and 'Antunes' Bean', among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna antunesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna antunesii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna antunesii is a hardy, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vigna antunesii

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

Vigna antunesii FAQ

What are the common uses of Vigna antunesii?

Vigna antunesii is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

What is the scientific classification of Vigna antunesii?

Vigna antunesii belongs to the Fabaceae family and the Vigna genus.

What is the native habitat of Vigna antunesii?

Vigna antunesii is native to Brazil.

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

References