Status:
valid
Authors:
Maréchal, Mascherpa & Stainier
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Taxon27: 201 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185978
Common Names
- Glabrescens Vigna
- Smooth Vigna
- Vigna Glabrescens
Synonyms
- Vigna radiata glabra (Roxb.) Verdc. [valid]
- Phaseolus glabra Roxb. [unknown]
- Phaseolus piglaber Roxb. [unknown]
- Phaseolus glaber Roxb. [valid]
- Phaseolus calcaratus glaber (Roxb.) Prain [unknown]
- Phaseolus mungo glaber (Roxb.) Baker [valid]
- Vigna reflexo-pilosa glabra (Roxb.) N.Tomooka & Maxted [valid]
Description
Vigna glabrescens (also called Smooth Vigna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to tropical Asia. It is found in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna glabrescens is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vigna glabrescens has yellow flowers with five petals that are fused together at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna glabrescens is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Vigna glabrescens
Vigna glabrescens is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Vigna glabrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna glabrescens?
Vigna glabrescens
What type of plant is Vigna glabrescens?
A shrub
Where is Vigna glabrescens native to?
Southeast Asia
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
J.M. Mascherpa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mascherpa' in the authors string.
F. Stainier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stainier' in the authors string.