Vigna reticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Niger Fl.: 310 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189181
Common Names
- Reticulated Vigna
- Reticulated Cowpea
- Reticulated Bean
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- Vigna andongensis Baker [valid]
- Vigna polytricha Baker [valid]
- Vigna linearifolia Hook.f. [valid]
- Vigna reticulata linearifolia (Hook.f.) Baker [valid]
Description
Vigna reticulata (also called Red-Leaf Mung Bean, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to India. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and grows in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna reticulata is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna reticulata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna reticulata is a fast-growing annual vine that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring and thin the seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize as needed.
Where to Find Vigna reticulata
Vigna reticulata is found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Vigna reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna reticulata?
Vigna reticulata
What is the common name of Vigna reticulata?
Reticulata
What type of plant is Vigna reticulata?
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
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vigna reticulata Hook.f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.