Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
188710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, J. Exped. Trop. Australia: 350 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188039

Common Names

  • Lanceolate Vigna
  • Lanceolate Cowpea
  • Lanceolate Cow-pea

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Description

Vigna lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Vigna, among many other common names) is an erect, annual shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are edible and used as a vegetable in some parts of the world.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vigna lanceolata var. latifolia C.T.White
Vigna lanceolata var. filiformis Benth.
Vigna lanceolata var. lanceolata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna lanceolata has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna lanceolata is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated from seed. Sow seed in spring in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Vigna lanceolata

Vigna lanceolata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Vigna lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna lanceolata?

Vigna lanceolata

What is the common name of Vigna lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Vigna

What is the natural habitat of Vigna lanceolata?

Open forest and woodland

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