Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyloba
ID:
189723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Hiern

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl.1: 257 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189052

Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Vigna
  • Broad-leaf Vigna
  • Broad-lobed Vigna

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Description

Vigna platyloba (also called Broad-leaved Vigna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna platyloba is used as a forage crop and as a cover crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vigna platyloba 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 platyloba 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 platyloba

Vigna platyloba can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Vigna platyloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna platyloba?

Vigna platyloba

What is the common name of Vigna platyloba?

Platyloba Vigna

What is the natural habitat of Vigna platyloba?

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

References

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.