Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juncea
ID:
189078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milne-Redh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1934: 301 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188407

Common Names

  • Juncea Vigna
  • Vigna juncea
  • Juncea Bean

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Synonyms

  • Haydonia juncea (Milne-Redh.) Maréchal [valid]

Description

Vigna juncea (also called Indian Bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna juncea is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vigna juncea var. corbyi Pasquet
Vigna juncea var. juncea
Vigna juncea var. major Milne-Redh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna juncea has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna juncea is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Vigna juncea

Vigna juncea is native to India and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

Vigna juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna juncea?

Vigna juncea

What type of plant is Vigna juncea?

Legume

Where is Vigna juncea found?

Australia

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