Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parkeri
ID:
189657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.20: 69 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188986

Common Names

  • Parker's Vigna
  • Vigna parkeri
  • Parker's Vigna

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Description

Vigna parkeri (also called Parker's Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna parkeri is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vigna parkeri sub. maranguensis (Taub. ex Engl.) Verdc.
Vigna parkeri sub. parkeri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vigna parkeri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna parkeri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Vigna parkeri

Vigna parkeri is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Vigna parkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna parkeri?

Vigna parkeri

What is the common name of Vigna parkeri?

Parker's cowpea

What type of plant is Vigna parkeri?

Herbaceous annual

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