Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
188591

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Wilczek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles24: 436 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187920

Common Names

  • Vigna bequaertii
  • Bequaertii
  • Bequaertii Vigna

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Description

Vigna bequaertii (also called 'Bequaert's Vigna' and 'Bequaert's 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 bequaertii 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 bequaertii 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 bequaertii is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Vigna bequaertii

Vigna bequaertii is native to Africa and can be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

Vigna bequaertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna bequaertii?

Vigna bequaertii

What type of plant is Vigna bequaertii?

It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.

Where is Vigna bequaertii found?

It is found in New South Wales and Victoria.

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