Status:
valid
Authors:
Rossbach
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.39: 166 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189169
Common Names
- Vigna ramanniana
- Ramanniana Vigna
- Ramann's Vigna
Description
Vigna ramanniana (also called 'Ramann's Vigna', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna ramanniana is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna ramanniana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna ramanniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division of established plants.
Where to Find Vigna ramanniana
Vigna ramanniana is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Vigna ramanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna ramanniana?
Vigna ramanniana
What is the common name of Vigna ramanniana?
Ramanniana
What type of plant is Vigna ramanniana?
Herbaceous perennial
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