Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
friesiorum
ID:
188783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem10: 89 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188112

Common Names

  • Fries' Vigna
  • Fries' Cowpea
  • Fries' Bush-pea

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Synonyms

  • Vigna ulugurensis Harms [valid]
  • Vigna friesiorum friesiorum [unknown]
  • Vigna friesiorum angustifolia Verdc. [valid]
  • Vigna friesiorum ulugurensis (Harms) Verdc. [valid]

Description

Vigna friesiorum (also called Fries' Vigna, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna friesiorum 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 friesiorum 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 friesiorum 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. friesiorum can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Vigna friesiorum

Vigna friesiorum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Vigna friesiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna friesiorum?

Vigna friesiorum

What is the common name of Vigna friesiorum?

Fries's Cowpea

What is the natural habitat of Vigna friesiorum?

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