Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteola
ID:
189233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 194 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188562

Common Names

  • Vigna luteola
  • Luteola Vigna
  • Yellow Vigna

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Synonyms

  • Calopogonium pendunculatum Standl. [unknown]
  • Vigna glabra Savi [illegitimate]
  • Vigna repens Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Vigna villosa Savi [valid]
  • Dolichos luteolus Jacq. [valid]
  • Dolichos repens L. [valid]
  • Phaseolus luteolus (Jacq.) Gagnep. [valid]
  • Phaseolus maritimus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Vigna brachystachys Benth. [valid]
  • Dolichos niloticus Delile [valid]
  • Dolichos gangeticus Roxb. [valid]
  • Scytalis helicopus E.Mey. [valid]
  • Vigna helicopus (E.Mey.) Walp. [valid]
  • Vigna nigerica A.Chev. [valid]
  • Vigna nilotica (Delile) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Vigna bukobensis Harms [valid]
  • Vigna longepedunculata Taub. [valid]
  • Vigna acuminata Hayata [valid]
  • Vigna luteola luteola [unknown]
  • Vigna gangetica Kurz [valid]
  • Vigna brasiliensis Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Vigna holstii Harms [valid]
  • Vigna hirsuta Feay ex Alph.Wood [valid]
  • Phasellus violaceus Moench [valid]
  • Dolichos abyssinicus Steud. [invalid]
  • Dolichos glycinoides Kunth [valid]
  • Dolichos helicopus (E.Mey.) Steud. [valid]
  • Dolichos mexicanus Schltdl. [valid]
  • Vigna glabra angustifolia Engelm. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Vigna luteola angustifolia (Engelm. & A.Gray) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Vigna repens luteola Kuntze [valid]
  • Phaseolus violaceus Moench [valid]
  • Vigna repens angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vigna repens glabra Kuntze [valid]
  • Vigna repens villosa Kuntze [valid]
  • Scytalis helicopus major E.Mey. [valid]
  • Scytalis helicopus minor E.Mey. [valid]
  • Vigna luteola angustifolia B.L.Rob. [illegitimate]
  • Vigna luteola villosa (Savi) Baker [valid]
  • Vigna villosa violacea (Moench) Cufod. [valid]
  • Calopogonium pedunculatum Standl. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus abyssinicus DC. [illegitimate]
  • Dolichos sinensis Forssk. [deprecated]
  • Phaseolus marinus Burm. [unknown]

Description

Vigna luteola (also called Yellow Cowpea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It can grow up to 1 m tall and has yellow-green flowers. It is found in open forest, woodland and heath in south-western Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna luteola is used as a source of fodder for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna luteola has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna luteola is an annual herb that is native to Australia. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Vigna luteola

Vigna luteola is native to Africa and Asia.

Vigna luteola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna luteola?

Vigna luteola

What is the natural habitat of Vigna luteola?

Vigna luteola is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

What are the uses of Vigna luteola?

Vigna luteola is used as a food crop and is also used for medicinal purposes.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.