Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
190015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Ohwi & H.Ohashi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.44: 31 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189344

Common Names

  • Catjang Cowpea
  • Umbellate Vigna
  • Cowpea Vigna

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Synonyms

  • Vigna calcarata (Roxb.) Kurz [valid]
  • Phaseolus calcaratus Roxb. [valid]
  • Azukia umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi [valid]
  • Dolichos umbellatus Thunb. [valid]
  • Phaseolus ricciardus Ten. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus chrysanthos Savi [valid]
  • Vigna brachycalyx Baker [valid]
  • Vigna umbellata umbellata [unknown]
  • Phaseolus pubescens Blume [valid]
  • Phaseolus torosus Roxb. [valid]
  • Vigna papuana Baker f. [valid]
  • Phaseolus ricciardianus Ten. [valid]
  • Vigna ricciardiana (Ten.) Babu & S.K.Sharma [valid]
  • Phaseolus angustifolius Hassk. [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus leptospermus Lag. [valid]
  • Phaseolus humilis Hassk. [valid]
  • Phaseolus hispidulus Hassk. [valid]
  • Phaseolus hirtuz Wall. [invalid]
  • Vigna ricciardiana macrocarpa (Prain) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas [unknown]
  • Phaseolus chrysanthos hirtus Hassk. [valid]
  • Phaseolus ricciardianus macrocarpus Prain [unknown]
  • Phaseolus sublobatus Wall. [invalid]
  • Dolichos trilobus Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Dolichos unguiculatus Thunb. [deprecated]

Description

Vigna umbellata (also called 'Umbellate Vigna', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is typically found in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna umbellata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, edema, and to promote wound healing. It is also used to treat respiratory and digestive disorders, and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna umbellata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black bean. The seedlings are small, green, and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna umbellata is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Division of the root clump should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Vigna umbellata

Vigna umbellata is found in tropical Africa.

Vigna umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna umbellata?

Vigna umbellata

What is the family of Vigna umbellata?

Fabaceae

Where is Vigna umbellata native to?

Afghanistan, Pakistan

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.