Vigna wittei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines21: 304 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189721
Common Names
- Witte's Vigna
- Witte's Bean
- Witte's Cowpea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vigna wittei (also called Witte's Cowpea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Ziarat District of Balochistan, Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has yellow-green flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Vigna wittei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vigna wittei are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vigna wittei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It is best propagated in spring or early summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Vigna wittei
Vigna wittei is found in South Africa.
Vigna wittei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vigna wittei?
Vigna wittei
What is the common name of Vigna wittei?
Witte's Cowpea
What is the natural habitat of Vigna wittei?
Vigna wittei is found in dry, sandy soils in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:525568-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vigna wittei Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.