Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
189552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markötter

Source:
ildis

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Ann. Univ. Stellenbosch, Reeks A, Wis.- Naturk8(1): 26 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188881

Common Names

  • Nerve Vigna
  • Nervosa Vigna
  • Vigna Nervosa

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Description

Vigna nervosa (also called Nerve Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It has a stem that is usually branched, and its leaves are trifoliate. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and is found in grassy and stony places.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vigna nervosa is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna nervosa is a annual legume native to India and Southeast Asia. It is grown for its edible beans, which are used to make dal and other dishes. The plant can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vigna nervosa

Vigna nervosa can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.

Vigna nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna nervosa?

Vigna nervosa

What is the natural habitat of Vigna nervosa?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Vigna nervosa?

Late spring to early summer

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