Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phoenix
ID:
189705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt

Source:
ildis

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.31: 168 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189034

Common Names

  • Phoenix Cowpea
  • Vigna phoenix
  • Phoenix Vigna

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Synonyms

  • Vigna pygmaea grandiflora Verdc. [valid]

Description

Vigna phoenix (also called Phoenix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna phoenix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vigna phoenix is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna phoenix is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.

Where to Find Vigna phoenix

Vigna phoenix is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas and is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Vigna phoenix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna phoenix?

Vigna phoenix

What is the common name of Vigna phoenix?

Phoenix Vigna

What is the natural habitat of Vigna phoenix?

It is found in rocky places, grasslands and open woodlands

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