Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juruana
ID:
189100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Verdc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 540 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188429

Common Names

  • Vigna juruana
  • Juruana Vigna
  • Juruana Cowpea

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus juruanus Harms [valid]

Description

Vigna juruana (also called Juruana Bean, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna juruana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna juruana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna juruana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.

Where to Find Vigna juruana

Vigna juruana is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Vigna juruana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna juruana?

Vigna juruana

What is the common name of Vigna juruana?

Juruana Bean

What is the natural habitat of Vigna juruana?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils 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

References

Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.