Vigna halophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Piper) Marechal & al.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Taxon 27: 199-202 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175418
Common Names
- Vigna halophila
- Halophila Vigna
- Salt-loving Vigna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna halophila (also called Halophila Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herb with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna halophila is used as a cover crop and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna halophila has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna halophila is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and salt. It is best grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Vigna halophila
Vigna halophila is native to Africa. It can be found in dry open grasslands and woodlands.
Vigna halophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna halophila?
Vigna halophila
What type of plant is Vigna halophila?
A herb
What is the natural habitat of Vigna halophila?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265145-2: Based on the initial data import