Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiata
ID:
184164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Wilczek

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge6: 286 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183493

Common Names

  • Mung Bean
  • Green Gram
  • Mash Bean

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus radiatus L. [valid]
  • Rudua aurea (Roxb.) F.Maek. [deprecated]
  • Phaseolus radiatus typicus Prain [unknown]
  • Vigna radiata dublobata (Roxb.) Verdc. [unknown]
  • Azukia radiata (L.) Ohwi [valid]
  • Phaseolus aureus Roxb. [deprecated]
  • Phaseolus chanetii (H.Lév.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Pueraria chaneti H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Vigna radiata (also called 'Mung Bean', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna radiata is used as a food crop and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vigna radiata var. sublobata (Roxb.) Verdc.
Vigna radiata var. radiata
Vigna radiata var. setulosa (Dalzell) Ohwi & H.Ohashi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna radiata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna radiata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Vigna radiata

Vigna radiata is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Vigna radiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna radiata?

Vigna radiata

What is the common name of Vigna radiata?

Mung Bean

What is the native range of Vigna radiata?

India

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.