Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
189777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Hutch. & Dalziel ex Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.66(Suppl. 1): 117 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189106

Common Names

  • Vigna
  • Cowitch
  • Catjang

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Synonyms

  • Vigna strophiolata Piper [valid]
  • Clitoria racemosa G.Don [valid]
  • Vigna donii Baker [valid]
  • Ternatea racemosa Kuntze [valid]
  • Vigna racemosa glabrescens Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Vigna racemosa (also called Winged Cowpea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the world. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils and is known for its bright purple flowers and its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna racemosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna racemosa 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 racemosa

Vigna racemosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Vigna racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna racemosa?

Vigna racemosa

What type of plant is Vigna racemosa?

It is a legume.

Where is Vigna racemosa 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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.