Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
193067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Ohwi & H.Ohashi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.44: 30 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192396

Common Names

  • Vigna minima
  • Small-Leaved Vigna
  • Small-Leaved Cowpea

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Synonyms

  • Vigna minima minor (Matsum.) Tateishi [valid]
  • Vigna nakashimae (Ohwi) Ohwi & H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Azukia nakashimae (Ohwi) Ohwi [valid]
  • Phaseolus nakashimae Ohwi [valid]
  • Phaseolus minimus Roxb. [valid]
  • Azukia minima (Roxb.) Ohwi [valid]
  • Vigna riukiuensis (Ohwi) Ohwi & H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Phaseolus riukiuensis Ohwi [valid]
  • Azukia riukiuensis (Ohwi) Ohwi [valid]
  • Vigna minima minima [unknown]
  • Phaseolus demissus Kitag. [valid]
  • Phaseolus luteus Blume ex Miq. [valid]
  • Azukia heterophylla (Hosok.) Masam. [valid]
  • Vigna lutea minor Matsum. [valid]
  • Phaseolus minimus heterophyllus Hosok. [valid]
  • Vigna minima linealis (Hosok.) Huang & Ohashi [valid]
  • Phaseolus minimus linealis Hosok. [valid]
  • Phaseolus minimus rotundifolius Hosok. [valid]
  • Vigna minima dimorphaphylla T.L.Wu [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus minimus lobatus (Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus minimus borealis (Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus minimus typicus Hosok. [invalid]
  • Vigna minima heterophylla (Hosok.) Ohwi & H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Phaseolus nakashimae borealis Kitag. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus nakashimae lobatus Kitag. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus rotundifolius Hayata [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus heterophyllus Hayata [illegitimate]

Description

Vigna minima (also called Small-Fruited Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna minima is a species of perennial vine native to Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens and can be used as a ground cover or to cover walls and fences.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vigna minima is a white to pale pink color and has five petals. Its seed is an oblong shape and is brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna minima is an annual plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly to ensure good growth. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Vigna minima

Vigna minima can be found in the grasslands of East Africa.

Vigna minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna minima?

Vigna minima

What is the common name of Vigna minima?

Dwarf cowpea

What is the natural habitat of Vigna minima?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.