Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
750940

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Dixit, K.V.Bhat & S.R.Yadav

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Rheedea21: 1 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750273

Common Names

  • Vigna Indica
  • Indian Bean
  • Vigna Bean

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Description

Vigna indica (also called Indian Bean, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found in the tropical forests of India. It is an annual herb, with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vigna indica are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna indica is an annual that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Vigna indica

Vigna indica is native to India. It can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal. It is found in moist woodlands at elevations of 500-1,000 m.

Vigna indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna indica?

Vigna indica

What is the common name of Vigna indica?

Indian Bean

What is the natural habitat of Vigna indica?

Tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast 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

Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
T.M. Dixit: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Dixit' in the authors string.
K.V. Bhat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.V.Bhat' in the authors string.