Vigna mukerjeeanus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Babu ex Raizada) Raizada
Source:
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 3: 133 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000049426
Common Names
- Mukerjeeanus Vigna
- Mukerjeeanus Cowpea
- Mukerjeeanus Field Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna mukerjeeanus (also called Mukerjee's Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual climbing vine with yellow flowers and edible pods. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna mukerjeeanus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vigna mukerjeeanus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna mukerjeeanus is a tropical annual vine native to India. It is best grown in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Vigna mukerjeeanus
Vigna mukerjeeanus is native to India and can be found in the wild in areas with dry, sandy soils. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Vigna mukerjeeanus FAQ
What is the native range of Vigna mukerjeeanus?
India
What is the typical soil type for Vigna mukerjeeanus?
Well-drained, sandy soil
What is the typical growth habit of Vigna mukerjeeanus?
A low-growing, annual herb
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,