Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filicaulis
ID:
188762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 128 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188091

Common Names

  • Vigna
  • Tender Vigna
  • Fili-caulis Vigna

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Synonyms

  • Vigna venulosa pubescens A.Chev. [valid]
  • Vigna filicaulis filicaulis [unknown]
  • Vigna filicaulis pubescens A.Chev. [valid]

Description

Vigna filicaulis (also called Filicaulis vigna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in open areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m in height with trifoliate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna filicaulis is used as a food crop and fodder crop. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vigna filicaulis are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna filicaulis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Vigna filicaulis

Vigna filicaulis can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland.

Vigna filicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna filicaulis?

Vigna filicaulis

What is the common name of Vigna filicaulis?

Slender-stemmed Vigna

What is the family of Vigna filicaulis?

Fabaceae

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