Vigna pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912, 1: 103 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189086
Common Names
- Pygmy Vigna
- Pygmaea Vigna
- Pygmaea Vigna Bean
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Vigna pygmaea (also called Pygmy Vigna, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m tall. It has white flowers and is native to Australia, particularly in the south-eastern parts of New South Wales and Victoria. It is commonly found in moist soils and is well adapted to humid climates.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna pygmaea is used as a forage crop and as a cover crop to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna pygmaea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Vigna pygmaea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Vigna pygmaea
Vigna pygmaea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Vigna pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna pygmaea?
Vigna pygmaea
What type of plant is Vigna pygmaea?
It is a legume.
Where is Vigna pygmaea found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vigna pygmaea R.E.Fr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.