Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & O.Drude, Veg. Erde9(III 1): 688 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194585
Common Names
- Vigna
- Schlechter's Vigna
- Schlechteri Vigna
Synonyms
- Vigna galpinii Burtt Davy [valid]
- Dolichos reticulatus Schltr. [illegitimate]
Description
Vigna schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna schlechteri is used as a source of food and fodder for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vigna schlechteri is a yellow, pea-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna schlechteri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Vigna schlechteri
Vigna schlechteri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Vigna schlechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna schlechteri?
Vigna schlechteri
What are the common names of Vigna schlechteri?
Schlechter's Vigna, Schlechter's Vigna vine
What is the natural habitat of Vigna schlechteri?
Vigna schlechteri is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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