Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hainiana
ID:
204729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Babu, Gopin. & S.K.Sharma

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India27: 15 (1985 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204058

Common Names

  • Vigna hainiana
  • Hainan Vigna
  • Hainan Cowpea

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus mungo wightianus Baker [unknown]
  • Phaseolus wightii Graham ex Wight & Arn. [valid]

Description

Vigna hainiana (also called Hain's Vigna, among many other common names) is an erect, annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna hainiana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make furniture, as a fuelwood, and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vigna hainiana is a white, pea-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna hainiana is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Vigna hainiana

Vigna hainiana is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist deciduous forests, grasslands, and wastelands.

Vigna hainiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna hainiana?

Vigna hainiana

What is the common name of Vigna hainiana?

Hainan cowpea

What is the natural habitat of Vigna hainiana?

Vigna hainiana is native to 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

Cherukuri Raghavendra Babu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babu' in the authors string.
Subodh K. Sharma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Sharma' in the authors string.
Gopinathan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gopin.' in the authors string.