Vigna gazensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 409 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188286
Common Names
- Gazen's Vigna
- Gazen's Pea
- Gazen Vigna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna gazensis (also called Gazen's Cowpea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna gazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vigna gazensis is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna gazensis is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, open woodlands, and heathland. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best achieved by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Vigna gazensis
Vigna gazensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Vigna gazensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna gazensis?
Vigna gazensis
What is the common name of Vigna gazensis?
Gazen's Cowpea
What is the family of Vigna gazensis?
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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vigna gazensis Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.