Vigna somaliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 411 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189233
Common Names
- Somali Vigna
- Vigna somaliensis
- Somali Vigna Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna somaliensis (also called Somali 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 somaliensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna somaliensis 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 somaliensis 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 somaliensis
Vigna somaliensis is found in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Vigna somaliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna somaliensis?
Vigna somaliensis
What are the common names of Vigna somaliensis?
Somali cowpea
What is the origin of Vigna somaliensis?
East Africa
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vigna somaliensis Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.