Vigna khandalensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Santapau) Sundararagh. & Wadhw
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Curr. Sci. 41(11): 429. 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204064
Common Names
- Vigna khandalensis
- Khandala Vigna
- Khandala Cowpea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna khandalensis (also called Khandala 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 khandalensis 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 khandalensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna khandalensis 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 khandalensis
Vigna khandalensis 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 khandalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna khandalensis?
Vigna khandalensis
What is the common name of Vigna khandalensis?
Khandala cowpea
What is the natural habitat of Vigna khandalensis?
Vigna khandalensis is native to India
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
Hermenegild Santapau (1903-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santapau' in the authors string.
R. Sundararaghavan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sundararagh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:525396-1: Based on the initial data import