Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.11: 543 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194581
Common Names
- Vigna
- Monantha
- Monantha Vigna
Synonyms
- Vigna triloba somalensis Chiov. [valid]
Description
Vigna monantha (also called Monantha Vigna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna monantha is used as a source of food and fodder for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vigna monantha is a yellow, pea-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vigna monantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Vigna monantha
Vigna monantha is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Vigna monantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna monantha?
Vigna monantha
What are the common names of Vigna monantha?
Monantha Vigna, Monantha Vigna vine
What is the natural habitat of Vigna monantha?
Vigna monantha is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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