Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pandeyana
ID:
1317646

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

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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.

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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

References

Sayajirao P. Gaikwad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Gaikwad' in the authors string.
Ramchandra D. Gore: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gore' in the authors string.