Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras: 365 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417939
Common Names
- Vigna bourneae
- Bourne's Vigna
- Bourne's Vigna
Synonyms
- Vigna trinervia bourneae (Gamble) Tateishi & Maxted [unknown]
Description
Vigna bourneae (also called Bourne's Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual climbing plant with winged stems and trifoliate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna bourneae is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna bourneae has white flowers with yellow centers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna bourneae is a tropical perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a warm, moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Vigna bourneae
Vigna bourneae is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Vigna bourneae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna bourneae?
Vigna bourneae
What is the natural habitat of Vigna bourneae?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What are the common uses of Vigna bourneae?
Medicinal purposes
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