Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
189768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 198 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189097

Common Names

  • Vigna radicans
  • Climbing Vigna
  • Vigna

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Synonyms

  • Vigna kassneri R.Wilczek [valid]
  • Vigna stenodactyla Harms [valid]
  • Vigna oubanguensis Pellegr. [valid]
  • Vigna kaessneri R.Wilczek [unknown]

Description

Vigna radicans (also called Creeping 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 radicans 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 radicans has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna radicans 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 radicans

Vigna radicans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Vigna radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna radicans?

Vigna radicans

What type of plant is Vigna radicans?

It is a legume.

Where is Vigna radicans 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.