Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
188804

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss.1: 218 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188133

Common Names

  • Vigna frutescens
  • Shrubby Vigna
  • Shrubby Cowpea

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Description

Vigna frutescens (also called Shrubby 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 frutescens is used as a food crop and fodder crop. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vigna frutescens sub. frutescens
Vigna frutescens sub. incana (Taub.) Verdc.
Vigna frutescens sub. kotschyi (Schweinf.) Verdc.
Vigna frutescens sub. frutescens
Vigna frutescens var. buchneri (Harms) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vigna frutescens is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna frutescens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Vigna frutescens

Vigna frutescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands.

Vigna frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna frutescens?

Vigna frutescens

What is the common name of Vigna frutescens?

Bushy vigna

Where is Vigna frutescens native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and China

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