Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuda
ID:
189590

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1901: 121 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188919

Common Names

  • Naked Vigna
  • Nuda Vigna
  • Vigna Nuda

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Description

Vigna nuda (also called Naked Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a short stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna nuda is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna nuda has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna nuda is an annual legume that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Vigna nuda

Vigna nuda is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Vigna nuda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna nuda?

Vigna nuda

What is the common name of Vigna nuda?

Naked Vigna

What is the family of Vigna nuda?

Fabaceae

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