Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marina
ID:
184892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.) Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin.: 285 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184221

Common Names

  • Sea Vigna
  • Marine Vigna
  • Beach Vigna

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Synonyms

  • Dolichos luteus Sw. [valid]
  • Phaseolus marinus Burm. [valid]
  • Vigna anomala Walp. [valid]
  • Scytalis retusa E.Mey. [valid]
  • Vigna lutea (Sw.) A.Gray [valid]
  • Vigna retusa (E.Mey.) Walp. [valid]
  • Vigna oblonga Benth. [unknown]
  • Vigna marina oblonga (Benth.) Padulosi [valid]
  • Phaseolus obovatus Gagnep. [invalid]
  • Scytalis anomala Vogel [valid]
  • Vigna rotundifolia Hassk. [valid]
  • Callicysthus volubilis Endl. [valid]
  • Dolichos retusus E.Mey. [invalid]
  • Dolichos savii Montrouz. [valid]
  • Vigna repens lutea (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Vigna lutea samoensis Hochr. [valid]
  • Vigna marina riukiuensis (Ohwi) S.S.Ying [unknown]

Description

Vigna marina (also called Sea Vigna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Africa. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vigna marina is used as an ornamental plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vigna marina has small, white or pink flowers. Its seeds are black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vigna marina is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vigna marina

Vigna marina can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Vigna marina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vigna marina?

Vigna marina

What is the common name of Vigna marina?

Sea bean

What is the habitat of Vigna marina?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in sandy beaches and estuaries

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

Johannes Burman (1707-1779): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.