Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigritia
ID:
189569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Niger Fl.: 310 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188898

Common Names

  • Black Vigna
  • Nigritia Vigna
  • Vigna Nigritia

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Synonyms

  • Vigna tisserantii A.Chev. [valid]
  • Vigna pubigera gossweileri Baker f. [valid]

Description

Vigna nigritia (also called Black 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 nigritia 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 nigritia 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 nigritia can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 15-20 cm. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Vigna nigritia

Vigna nigritia is native to the savannas of southern Africa and can be found in open grasslands.

Vigna nigritia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna nigritia?

Vigna nigritia

What is the common name of Vigna nigritia?

Black vigna

What is the habitat of Vigna nigritia?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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