Status:
valid
Authors:
S.P.Gaikwad, Gore, Randive & Garad
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Data J.2-e4281: 2 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444202
Common Names
- Vigna yadavii
- Yadav's Vigna
- Yadav's Cowpea
Description
Vigna yadavii (also called Yadav'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 yadavii 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 yadavii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna yadavii 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 yadavii
Vigna yadavii 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 yadavii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna yadavii?
Vigna yadavii
What type of plant is Vigna yadavii?
Herb
Where does Vigna yadavii 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