Vigna verdcourtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pasquet
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bothalia37: 53 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510608
Common Names
- Verdcourt's Vigna
- Verdcourt's Cowpea
- Verdcourt's Vigna Unguiculata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna verdcourtii (also called Verdcourt's cowpea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Africa. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and yellow, cylindrical flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna verdcourtii is used as a medicinal plant and for its antifungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vigna verdcourtii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna verdcourtii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Vigna verdcourtii
Vigna verdcourtii is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Vigna verdcourtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna verdcourtii?
Vigna verdcourtii
What is the common name of Vigna verdcourtii?
Verdcourtii
What is the family of Vigna verdcourtii?
Fabaceae
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
Rémy S. Pasquet (1959-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pasquet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77086501-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vigna verdcourtii Pasquet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.