Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
188996

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss.1: 218 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188325

Common Names

  • Climbing Cow-pea
  • Vigna heterophylla
  • Perennial Cow-pea

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Synonyms

  • Vigna stuhlmannii Harms [valid]
  • Vigna congoensis Baker f. [valid]
  • Vigna heterophylla lanceolata R.Wilczek [valid]
  • Vigna abyssinica ugandensis Baker f. [valid]

Description

Vigna heterophylla (also called Variable Vigna, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m high. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna heterophylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna heterophylla is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Vigna heterophylla

Vigna heterophylla is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Vigna heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna heterophylla?

Vigna heterophylla

What are the common names of Vigna heterophylla?

Wild Cowpea, Wild Mung Bean

What is the natural habitat of Vigna heterophylla?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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