Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
konkanensis
ID:
1327842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Latha, K.V.Bhat, I.S.Bisht, Scariah, K.J.John & Krishnaraj

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Webbia69: 49 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340296

Common Names

  • Vigna konkanensis
  • Konkan vigna
  • Konkan's vigna

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Description

Vigna konkanensis (also called Konkan Vigna, among many other common names) is a small herb found in the Amazon rainforest. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India, and is typically found in lowland tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna konkanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna konkanensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna konkanensis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune regularly to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Vigna konkanensis

Vigna konkanensis is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Vigna konkanensis FAQ

What are the common names of Vigna konkanensis?

Vigna konkanensis is commonly known as Konkan Vigna.

What is the habitat of Vigna konkanensis?

Vigna konkanensis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What are the characteristics of Vigna konkanensis?

Vigna konkanensis is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height and has yellow flowers.

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

K.V. Bhat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.V.Bhat' in the authors string.
K. Joseph John: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.J.John' in the authors string.
Sheen Scariah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scariah' in the authors string.
Moothedathu Venugopalan Nair Krishnaraj (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krishnaraj' in the authors string.
Y. Latha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Latha' in the authors string.
I.S. Bisht: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.S.Bisht' in the authors string.