Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debanensis
ID:
188692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
ildis

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bogos.: 28 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188021

Common Names

  • Deban Vigna
  • Deban Cowpea
  • Deban Cow-pea

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Synonyms

  • Vigna spartioides Taub. [valid]
  • Liebrechtsia schweinfurthii De Wild. [valid]
  • Liebrechtsia spartioides (Taub.) De Wild. [valid]

Description

Vigna debanensis (also called Deban Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna debanensis is used as a medicinal plant in some areas and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna debanensis has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna debanensis is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Vigna debanensis

Vigna debanensis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Vigna debanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna debanensis?

Vigna debanensis

What is the common name of Vigna debanensis?

Deban Vigna

What is the typical habitat of Vigna debanensis?

It is typically found in dry sclerophyll forests

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