Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lonchophylla
ID:
1053067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piper

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.22: 665 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052405

Common Names

  • Lonchophylla Vigna
  • Long-Leaf Vigna
  • Beach Vigna

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Description

Vigna lonchophylla (also called V. lonchophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 40 cm in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna lonchophylla is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant because of its dense foliage. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and arthritis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna lonchophylla has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Where to Find Vigna lonchophylla

Vigna lonchophylla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

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