Vigna hirtella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus.10: 132 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200589
Common Names
- Vigna Hirtella
- Hirtella Vigna
- Vigna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna hirtella (also called 'Hairy Vigna', among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are pinnate, with 3-5 leaflets, and its flowers are white. It is found in dry, open forests and scrublands, and is often used as an ornamental in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna hirtella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vigna hirtella is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna hirtella is a tropical vine that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature vines and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The vine prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Vigna hirtella
Vigna hirtella is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Vigna hirtella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna hirtella?
Vigna hirtella
What is the common name of Vigna hirtella?
Hairy cowpea
What is the family of Vigna hirtella?
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vigna hirtella Ridl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.