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
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.
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