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
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.
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