Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurentii
ID:
189164

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Miss. Ém. Laurent: 122 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188493

Common Names

  • Vigna Laurentii
  • Laurent's Cowpea
  • Laurent's Vigna

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Description

Vigna laurentii (also called Laurent's vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a sprawling habit and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna laurentii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vigna laurentii are yellow, about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna laurentii is best propagated from seed. Collect the seed in late summer or early autumn and sow it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the seed in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The seed should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Vigna laurentii

Vigna laurentii is found in Western Australia.

Vigna laurentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna laurentii?

Vigna laurentii

What is the common name of Vigna laurentii?

Laurent's Vigna

What is the natural habitat of Vigna laurentii?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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