Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sathishiana
ID:
1428036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balan & Predeep

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.92: 194 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444201

Common Names

  • Vigna sathishiana
  • Sathish's Vigna
  • Sathish's Cowpea

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Description

Vigna sathishiana (also called Sathish's Vigna, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and is found in grasslands and meadows. It is an annual herb, reaching up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are pinnately divided and measure 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna sathishiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna sathishiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna sathishiana is an annual herb native to India. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Vigna sathishiana

Vigna sathishiana is native to India and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Vigna sathishiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna sathishiana?

Vigna sathishiana

What type of plant is Vigna sathishiana?

Herb

Where does Vigna sathishiana grow?

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

Sreevilas Vasudevan Nair Predeep (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Predeep' in the authors string.
Anoop P. Balan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balan' in the authors string.