Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubigera
ID:
188520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 201 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187849

Common Names

  • Pubigera Vigna
  • Pubigera Pea
  • Pubigera Wild Sensitive Plant

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Synonyms

  • Vigna ambacensis pubigera (Baker) Maréchal, Mascherpa & Stainier [valid]

Description

Vigna pubigera (also called Pubescent Vigna, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna pubigera is used as a fodder crop and for green manure. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vigna pubigera var. benuensis (Pasquet & Maréchal) Pasquet & Maesen
Vigna pubigera var. pubigera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna pubigera has white flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna pubigera is a hardy, evergreen vine that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before planting.

Where to Find Vigna pubigera

Vigna pubigera is native to Western Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.

Vigna pubigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna pubigera?

Vigna pubigera

What type of plant is Vigna pubigera?

Vigna pubigera is a shrub

Where is Vigna pubigera found?

Vigna pubigera is found in Australia

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