Status:
valid
Authors:
Gore, S.P.Gaikwad & Randive
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Data J.3(e4606): 2 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330100
Common Names
- Vigna Pandeyana
- Pandeyana Vigna
- Vigna Veins
Description
Vigna pandeyana (also called Pandey's cowpea, among many other common names) is an annual legume native to India. It has a prostrate or climbing habit and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is found in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna pandeyana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna pandeyana has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna pandeyana is an annual legume that grows to a height of 1 m. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Vigna pandeyana
Vigna pandeyana is native to South Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is commonly found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Vigna pandeyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna pandeyana?
Vigna pandeyana
What type of plant is Vigna pandeyana?
Herbaceous annual
Where is Vigna pandeyana native to?
Asia
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