Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
owahuensis
ID:
1055974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Linnaea10: 585 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055312

Common Names

  • Vigna Owahuensis
  • Owahuensis Vigna
  • Owahu Vigna

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Description

Vigna owahuensis (also called Oahu Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has trifoliate leaves, and its flowers are white, pink or purple. It is native to the tropics, and it grows in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna owahuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna owahuensis has small, yellow flowers that are usually clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna owahuensis is an annual legume that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in spring or early summer. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart.

Where to Find Vigna owahuensis

Vigna owahuensis can be found in Hawaii.

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