Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fischeri
ID:
188772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 310 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188101

Common Names

  • Vigna fischeri
  • Fischer's Vigna
  • Fischer Vigna

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Description

Vigna fischeri (also called Fischeri 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 fischeri 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 fischeri 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 fischeri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, V. fischeri can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Vigna fischeri

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

Vigna fischeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna fischeri?

Vigna fischeri

What is the common name of Vigna fischeri?

Fischer's Cowpea

What is the natural habitat of Vigna fischeri?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-eastern Australia

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