Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
188611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 202 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187940

Common Names

  • Vigna comosa
  • Comosa Vigna
  • Vigna Comosa

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Synonyms

  • Vigna micrantha lebrunii (Baker f.) Wilczek [deprecated]

Description

Vigna comosa (also called Hairy Vigna, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and grows in heathland, shrubland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna comosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vigna comosa sub. comosa
Vigna comosa sub. abercornensis Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vigna comosa are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna comosa 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 comosa

Vigna comosa is native to India and can be found in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

Vigna comosa FAQ

What are the common uses of Vigna comosa?

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

What is the scientific classification of Vigna comosa?

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

What is the native habitat of Vigna comosa?

Vigna comosa is native to India.

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