Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilicaulis
ID:
198720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ohwi) Ohwi & H.Ohashi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.44: 30 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198049

Common Names

  • Vigna gracilicaulis
  • Gracile-stemmed Vigna
  • Gracile-stemmed Bean

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus calcaratus gracilis Prain [unknown]
  • Phaseolus gracilicaulis Ohwi [valid]
  • Vigna prainiana Babu & S.K.Sharma [illegitimate]
  • Vigna umbellata gracilis (Prain) Maréchal, Mascherpa & Stainier [valid]

Description

Vigna gracilicaulis (also called Slender-stemmed Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. The leaves are trifoliate and have a hairy texture. The flowers are white and grow in racemes. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna gracilicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna gracilicaulis has yellow flowers with a short corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna gracilicaulis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Vigna gracilicaulis

Vigna gracilicaulis is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in moist, well-drained soils.

Vigna gracilicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna gracilicaulis?

Vigna gracilicaulis

What are the common names of Vigna gracilicaulis?

Graceful-stemmed Bean, Winged Bean

Where does Vigna gracilicaulis grow?

It is native to tropical Asia and Africa

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.